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Tropical Mango Creme Brulee Recipe

Crack into paradise! Silky mango custard meets caramelized sugar in this tropical crème brûlée. Elegant, make-ahead, and bursting with island flavor. Save this showstopper for your next dinner party! 🥭✨
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup ripe mango purée strained (about 2 large mangoes)
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 5 large egg yolks room temperature
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar plus extra for caramelizing
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 6 tablespoons superfine sugar for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Place six 6-ounce ramekins in a large roasting pan. Boil water in a kettle for the water bath.
  2. Blend fresh mango chunks until completely smooth, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any fibers. Measure 1 cup of purée and set aside.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm the heavy cream until it just begins to steam and tiny bubbles form around the edges. Remove from heat immediately.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and salt until pale and slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Add the mango purée and vanilla, whisking until fully combined.
  5. Slowly pour the warm cream into the egg mixture in a thin stream while whisking constantly to temper the eggs. Strain the entire custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large measuring cup with a spout.
  6. Divide the custard evenly among the six ramekins. Carefully pour hot water into the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the custards are set around the edges but still jiggle slightly in the center when gently shaken. Remove ramekins from water bath and cool to room temperature on a wire rack.
  8. Cover each ramekin with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until completely chilled and firmly set.
  9. Just before serving, gently blot any moisture from the custard surfaces with a paper towel. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon superfine sugar evenly over each custard.
  10. Using a kitchen torch held 4-5 inches away, move in circular motions to caramelize the sugar until it turns deep amber and forms a glassy shell. Let sit for 1 minute before serving to allow the sugar to harden completely.