Creme brulee is one of my absolute favorite desserts. It is also one of my go-to desserts for when I have egg yolks or heavy cream lying around that I need to use up in a hurry. This Irish Cream creme brulee always gets rave reviews whenever I make it. And, making it in my Instant Pot has made it so much easier.
I find that you don’t need as many egg yolks when you make it in the Instant Pot to get the smooth, silky finished custard. And, it’s done in a fraction of the time!
Creme brulee tastes best if you let it refrigerate at least overnight to develop the flavor. So, make sure to plan ahead!
Pressure Cooker Irish Cream Creme Brulee
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup Irish cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Additional sugar for the top
Directions
In a medium, heat-proof bowl, whisk the egg yolks, Irish cream, and vanilla. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, heat the cream and sugar until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture starts to simmer. Do not let it come to a boil.
Remove from the heat. Gradually add the cream mixture to the egg mixture, 1/4 cup at a time, whisking constantly. When about 1/3 of the cream mixture has been incorporated, pour in the rest of the cream mixture and whisk until incorporated.
Divide the mixture evenly among 6 4oz ramekins. Cover each ramekin with foil.
Place a trivet in the liner of your electric pressure cooker and add 1 cup of water. Arrange the ramekins in 2 layers in the pressure cooker. Cover, seal, and cook on High Pressure for 1 minute. When the timer is up, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before releasing any remaining pressure.
Remove ramekins and cool completely on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight.
To serve: Add about a teaspoon of sugar to the top of the cold custard, tilting the ramekin around so the entire surface is coated with sugar. Use a kitchen torch to melt the sugar until caramelized and bubbly. Allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Makes 6 servings