My Kitchen Love

making everyday family meals extraordinary

  • Home
  • Recipe Index
  • About Me
    • About Me
    • Start Here
    • Contact
    • Privacy & Disclosure

Home » Black Bottom Raspberry Vanilla Crème Brûlée Bars for 2

This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my full Disclosure Policy for details.

Black Bottom Raspberry Vanilla Crème Brûlée Bars for 2

January 26, 2017 by Samantha 11 Comments

Decadent, creamy and bursting with raspberry and vanilla flavours, these Black Bottom Raspberry Vanilla Crème Brûlée Bars are a dream date night or valentine’s day dessert. 

Black Bottom Raspberry Vanilla Crème Brûlée for 2 | My Kitchen Love

Love Day is quickly approaching! I’m not one for this Hallmark event … I’m a mom of 3 very young kids. I’m not one for much unless it involves my PJs and a glass of wine. BUT, since I love my guy I made what I thought could be his ultimate dessert. He loves raspberries, crème brûlée, and a bit of chocolate.

All his favourite things come together in these Black Bottom Raspberry Vanilla Crème Brûlée Bars for 2. I had to make enough for myself, I mean look at these DREAMY bars. Huge mistake had I missed the opportunity to partake in some of these, PJs on of course 😉

Black Bottom Raspberry Vanilla Crème Brûlée for 2 | My Kitchen Love

Did my kids like these? I have no idea. I wouldn’t let them try any. This was truly a labour of love (more on my disasters later on) and I worked tirelessly on this recipe. I made it so many times in a short period of time that I’m pretty sure I could now make it in my sleep.

From forgetting the egg yolks in one recipe testing session to having half of the bars drop out of the dish before shooting my photos (almost cried on that one) this recipe was tirelessly tested. Not exactly a hardship considering the deliciousness, but still difficult to make and shoot these in a single day with 3 littles climbing all over me.

Black Bottom Raspberry Vanilla Crème Brûlée for 2 | My Kitchen Love

What I do know is that these are freaking AMAZING. Now, I know this is my food and it’s my “job” to say it’s good, but these are one of the best desserts I’ve ever made. And it took me so long to perfect this recipe that I know it’s destined to be everything you want it to be as well.

Some pro-tips would include pressing the Oreo crumb base down as hard as you can, I used a flat bottom measure cup. Be careful with the torch and don’t almost set your house on fire because you left the bars on parchment paper while melting the sugar, true story unfortunately. And finally, don’t take the dish out of the oven until you’re sure the custard is set, the middle should shake like jello.

Black Bottom Raspberry Vanilla Crème Brûlée for 2 | My Kitchen Love

Crème Brûlée not your thing? I have a Pavlova coming your way next or I’d recommend this crazy delicious Chocolate Pear and Whiskey Tart that has not gotten its fair share of attention. Full recipe here.

Tomorrow’s my birthday!! Who’s coming over to make me some of these? Just kidding. We’ll be in Whistler, BC for a conference that my husband is presenting at. I’m hoping for nice sunny or slightly snowy weather so the kids can frolic outside while my guys’ off working.

Follow along in my InstaStories and I’ll try to share photos of that gorgeous mountain! Caution – there may be adorable children and delicious food featured as well 😉

Print
Black Bottom Raspberry Vanilla Crème Brûlée Bars
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Chilling Time
4 hrs
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
 

Decadent, creamy and bursting with raspberry and vanilla flavours, these Black Bottom Raspberry Vanilla Crème Brûlée Bars are a dream date night or valentine's day dessert. 

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: creme brulee
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Samantha
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup Oreo Crumbs
  • 3 tbso unsalted butter
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries (70-100 grams)
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325° F.

  2. Spray a small casserole or ovenproof dish (around 5" x 7") with non-stick spray and line the bottom of the dish with non-stick paper, then also spray that.

  3. In a heatproof dish melt butter in the microwave in small increments, around 20-30 seconds, until melted. Add Oreo crumbs and mix well. Press crumbs mixture (very) firmly into the bottom of the ovenproof dish to create an even layer. Bake for 7-10 minutes and remove from oven. Set aside to cool slightly. Place raspberries in the dish on top of the Oreo base.

  4. In a small saucepan, add whipping creme and vanilla. Heat over medium-low heat until just simmering (do not let boil). Set aside to cool slightly.

  5. In a medium bowl whisk together egg yolks and 1/4 cup of sugar until yolks become pale and sugar is blended in. While whisking the egg/sugar mixture, very slowly pour in the vanilla crème mixture. Pour mixture over raspberries in ovenproof dish.

  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until crème brûlée is just set and trembling a bit in the middle (like jello).

  7. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 2 days.

  8. Remove from fridge and sprinkle with remaining 1 tbsp sugar. In a well ventilated area and using extreme caution, melt the sugar on top of the crème brûlée with a torch.

  9. Return to fridge for 5-10 minutes.

  10. Run a clean butter knife around the outside of the crème brûlée and very carefully remove from the dish. Place on a cutting board and using a clean sharp knife, cut the bars into desired sizes.

Enjoy! xo

Black Bottom Raspberry Vanilla Crème Brûlée for 2 | My Kitchen Love

Filed Under: baking, Dessert, Holidays, Valentine's Day Tagged With: creme brûlée, Dessert, for 2, raspberry, valentine's day, vanilla

Avatar

About Samantha

Mom of twins, a singleton, and wife to a hungry husband. The food demands that surround me, have pushed me to lead our food life more simply, nutritiously, and deliciously. It's a good day when family, friends, and food intersect.

« Mini Blueberry Buckwheat Muffins
Lamb Salad Flatbread »

Comments

  1. Avatarolivia @ livforcake says

    January 26, 2017 at 9:50 am

    I have been SO eagerly anticipating this recipe!! I'm surprised by how easy it sounds (despite your 3 attempts, which I wish I was there to help you "dispose" of). I made creme brulee once in school and found it intimidating, but your recipe seems simple and perfect. I can't wait to try these!!
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      January 28, 2017 at 1:58 pm

      Well, the multiple attempts were in part due to the photos not being very good the first time ;) I thought it was going to be harder than what it actually was. Maybe because there's no hot water bath here it takes away from the steps and difficulty involved? Who knows. I tried it a few different ways, but found this way the easiest and more reliable. Thanks again for your help!
      Reply
  2. Avataramisha says

    January 27, 2017 at 2:48 pm

    these bars look so scrumptious! I would love to eat them too!! I am not a Valentines day person, but I do love making desserts and if it involves chocolate, I am in! Have a wonderful birthday in Whistler! :)
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      January 28, 2017 at 1:56 pm

      Thank you Amisha! Birthday was lovely. Now home and trying to get organized and unpacked. I'm not into Valentine's Day either, but like you a good excuse to make a special dessert is one I'll always take!! Hope you're having a wonderful weekend!
      Reply
  3. AvatarCamelMirror says

    January 30, 2017 at 3:28 am

    Before I reading the recipe, I thought it would be a lot of work. It turns out very simple. Great idea for Valentines Day. Thank you!
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      January 30, 2017 at 10:43 am

      Pleasure! I hope you enjoy it!
      Reply
  4. Avatarthebakingskillet says

    January 31, 2017 at 7:17 am

    I love that the recipe itself looks not so complicated. But the result looks delicious! Thanks for sharing :-)
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      January 31, 2017 at 4:06 pm

      It's not! That's the thing, I'm NOT a baker like your talented self. I need easy baking recipes with high impact results like this one :)
      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Rate this recipe: ☆☆☆☆☆

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Samantha

AvatarHi! Thanks for coming by! I'm a mom with 3 young daughters, a wife, and a foodie trying to keep my head above water with simple, delicious, and nutritious food. Let me know if you have any questions or comments. I'd love to hear from you! Read More…

Follow My Kitchen Love

Search for Recipes

Instagram post 2196301126673235781_1322016599 Muffin Tin Christmas Potatoes ✨👌🏻✨ They taste like the holidays and are packed with stuffing-like flavours thanks to herbs and a few other veggies (& naturally gluten-free). All the cozy holiday feels in a convenient muffin tin package (did I mention extra crispy potatoes?!), almost effortlessly thanks to @littlepotatoco Creamer potatoes. 
A crazy delicious spin on 2 favourite holiday side dishes of roasted potatoes and stuffing, this is now one of my favourite crispy potato recipes ❤️🥔 and it is on repeat for all holiday potlucks this year. 
Grab the recipe https://www.mykitchenlove.com/christmas-potatoes/ or link in bio.
Instagram post 2192633724077049221_1322016599 Make entertaining this holiday season a breeze AND delicious. I've partnered with @HighLinerCanada to come up with a scrumptious yet easy appetizer to rock your holiday party. 
I used @highlinercanada 's Haddock Bites with crispy salt & vinegar potato slices, a drop of tartar sauce, some fresh dill, and of course the party "must-have" a gherkin - plus, it's fun to say gherkin too :) And I'm not going to lie, we totally ate these for dinner and they were amazing. Like a mini fish and chips in bit sized format. So good and my kids finished the tray ... a really fun way  to mix up dinner. Like our own personal appetizer party. 
Grab a box of @highlinercanada seafood this holiday season for all your entertaining needs (I'm pretty sure my kids are going to demand these Haddock Bites on all our party menus this season!). #HighLiner #SeafoodIsBetter #sponsored #seafood #holidayparty #appetizer #christmasparty #partyfood #fishandchips #gherkin
Instagram post 2189737857863019495_1322016599 Who’s ready to get their holiday baking on?
I’ve teamed up w/ @peaceriverhoney for a GIVEAWAY to get you baking up a storm this holiday season with my favourite honey brand plus some Amazon $ to help stock your kitchen with any tools you may need. 
We’re giving away:
1 x Peace River Liquid Honey (as seen in photo)
1 x Peace River Creamed Honey (as seen in photo)
1 x Honey Drizzler (as seen in photo)
1 x $50 Amazon Gift Card
You know the rules: 
1) follow @mykitchenlove & @peaceriverhoney 
2) tag a friend (or more) in the comments
3) open to USA/Canada residents only
4) winner will be chosen randomly by @peaceriverhoney 
5) this giveaway is not affiliated w/ Instagram, Amazon or any of their subsidiaries. 
6) contest closes Thursday December 5th at 11:59pm PST. Winner will be contacted through DM. 
6) these Honey Madeleines are a spin from @doriegreenspan ‘s cookie cookbook. They were so good we made a second batch a few days after the first quickly disappeared.
Instagram post 2185710279309249574_1322016599 Cheesy Kale Stuffing is one of my favourite holiday side dishes (seriously here for the sides you guys). The kale makes me feel vindicated and as though I can definitely have a second slice of pie without any guilt. 🍴
* 
grab the link to this stuffing recipe through tapping my picture and following the link along. OR https://www.mykitchenlove.com/savoury-kale-bread-pudding-panada/
Instagram post 2175258422774388805_1322016599 Cauliflower and Goat's Cheese Frittata with a vibrant Chive Gremolata is a favourite way to serve a complete, wholesome meal in one pan. --> Get this @BCEgg recipe below for an easy dinner that satisfies. We lean on eggs daily in our house for a boost of vitamins, minerals, and other health benefits of a protein my entire family enjoys. #BCEgg #Sponsored"

Recipe: 
Serves 6

Ingredients:

8 eggs
1 cup cream
1 cup milk
2 tsp olive oil
1 whole small head of cauliflower, chopped into small pieces (about 1-1.5 lbs)
1/4 cup water
115 grams goat’s cheese (chèvre), crumbled into large chunks
salt and pepper

1 cup chopped chives
zest from 1 lemon
2 tsp olive oil
salt and pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Heat olive oil in a 10″ oven proof skillet (I used cast iron) over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower and water. Cook for 5-10 minutes until cauliflower has softened. Drain and season with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, whisk eggs, cream and milk together in a large bowl. Add to softened cauliflower. Quickly top with chunks of goat’s cheese, remove from heat and place in oven.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until eggs have just set in the centre. Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

For the gremolata, mix chives, lemon zest, and olive oil together in a small bowl. Lightly season with salt and pepper.

To serve, top frittata slices with chive gremolata.
Instagram post 2172908104715615686_1322016599 Fudgy Glossy Brownies with pockets of condensed milk = Friday Win.
*
Recipe is from @bravetart ‘s baking cookbook (although @seriouseats has a version of the recipe available).
Instagram post 2171649954721130909_1322016599 It’s hump day which means we’re almost to Friday Eve and therefore Friday (like my very basic logic?). Any which way, Fridays and weekending usually involve pizza night at our house - how about yours? Here’s an easy Homemade Pepperoni Pizza that get the kids cooking in the kitchen too.
*
👉🏻 @mykitchenlove for link in bio or https://www.mykitchenlove.com/homemade-pepperoni-pizza-cooking-with-kids/
Instagram post 2170196029086142349_1322016599 How to make the creamiest Mac and Cheese? {AD}
Add Creamy Havarti! Homemade Mac and Cheese with @arlacanada's Creamy Havarti Loaf makes for the the perfect creamy and smooth cheesy texture. Want to know how to get the havarti easily grated? Pop the loaf into the freezer for a couple of minutes and voila! Easy to grate cheese and the creamiest Mac and Cheese - ever! @arlacanada's Creamy Havarti is made with all natural ingredients and no artificial colours, preservatives, or flavours. How do you amp up your Mac and Cheese?

This post is made in partnership with @arlacanada. 
#arla #SimpleNeverTasteSoGood #LetInTheGoodness #YourNaturallyGood #arlaHavarti #arlacanada #macandcheese #cheeseplease #feedfeed @feedfeed #buzzfeast #foodporn #eattheworld #f52grams  #foodandwine #huffposttaste #saveurmag #rslove #foodblogfeed #foodpic #onthetable #thekitchn #thatsdarling #familyfood #weeknightdinner #easymeals #easydinner
Load More… Follow on Instagram

Top Posts

  • How-to-bake-Lamb-Chops-Ready-to-Serve How to Bake Lamb Chops
  • Easy Bourbon Eggnog takes the classic eggnog cocktail and adds the right level of spice and warmth. Top with nutmeg and cinnamon for an indulgent and festive cocktail! #eggnog #cocktail Easy Bourbon Eggnog
  • 5 Ingredient Christmas Salad for al the potlucks and a little good health during the holidays. Simple, delicious, and a family favourite. #salad #christmas 5 Ingredient Christmas Sa...

Subscribe to emails here:

Copyright © 2019 · Foodie Child Theme by Shay Bocks · Built on the Genesis Framework · Powered by WordPress