Give Boxed Brownies An Elevated Touch With This 5-Star Topping - Tasting Table

"Adding a classic crème brûlée layer on top of your favorite brownies is as easy as making a simple custard. All you need to do is mix eggs, sugar, salt, and cornstarch while heating milk and cream on the stove. Once the milk and cream are simmering, use half the liquid to temper the eggs. Combine the tempered egg mixture with the rest of the liquid in the pot and whisk over low heat until the mixture thickens into a decadent custard."

"When you're ready to serve the crème brûlée brownies, sprinkle a little sugar on top and torch them to create the crisp, cracking layer on top. Ultimately, you'll end up with a contrastingly crisp top on your brownies that you can snap into with a spoon."

"A classic brownie add-in is, of course, nuts. Whether you opt for walnuts or pecans, nuts mixed into the brownie base will help carry the crunch throughout the dessert. This will help break up the smoothness of the fudgy brownies and the custard without relying on the caramelized sugar top alone."

Crème brûlée brownies combine fudgy brownies with a creamy custard layer and crispy caramelized sugar top. The custard is made by tempering eggs with heated milk and cream, then whisking until thickened before pouring over cooled brownies and refrigerating. Once set, sugar is sprinkled on top and torched to create a crackling caramelized layer that contrasts with the soft brownie and custard beneath. Additional ingredients like nuts can be incorporated into the brownie base to add texture and break up the smoothness throughout the dessert.

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