Can you bake in the Instant Pot?

Yes, you can! While the Instant Pot isn’t a traditional oven, it mimics a steaming environment that’s ideal for "baking" moist and delicate items like custards, cheesecakes , and even sponge puddings. When it comes to making Instant Pot 3-Minute Crème Brûlée , the pressure function creates the perfect low, even heat to gently cook the custard without cracks or curdling. Think of it as baking with steam fast, even, and consistent.

How long should crème brûlée cook?

In a conventional oven, crème brûlée often takes 30 to 45 minutes in a water bath. But with the Instant Pot, that time is drastically reduced. Thanks to pressure cooking, Instant Pot 3-Minute Crème Brûlée cooks in just 3 minutes at high pressure, followed by a 10-minute natural release. This efficient method saves time without compromising the custard’s silky finish or rich flavor.

How do you speed up crème brûlée?

If you’re short on time, using the Instant Pot is the ultimate hack. Instant Pot 3-Minute Crème Brûlée eliminates the need for oven preheating, long bake times, and careful water baths. Prep your custard mixture ahead of time, store it in the fridge, and you’ll have dessert ready to cook in minutes. For an even quicker finish, use a kitchen torch instead of the broiler to caramelize the sugar topping.

Is it better to overcook or undercook crème brûlée?

Undercooking is always preferable to overcooking. An undercooked crème brûlée can often be saved by chilling longer or reheating gently. Overcooking, however, leads to a rubbery, curdled texture that’s hard to fix. Thanks to the precision of the Instant Pot, Instant Pot 3-Minute Crème Brûlée achieves a just-set custard that firms up beautifully as it chills never overcooked, always luxurious.

Instant Pot 3-Minute Crème Brûlée: Quick Hack for a Gourmet Finish

Name: Instant Pot 3-Minute Crème Brûlée
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 cup heavy cream; 4 large egg yolks; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; Pinch of salt; 4 teaspoons granulated sugar (for topping)

Description

A quick and elegant dessert, this Instant Pot 3-Minute Crème Brûlée delivers silky custard with a crisp sugar crust—ready in a fraction of the time.

Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream

4 large egg yolks

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

4 teaspoons granulated sugar (for topping)

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Instructions

1. Whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale.

2. Warm the heavy cream until hot, not boiling.

3. Slowly whisk warm cream into the egg mixture to temper.

4. Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.

5. Strain custard through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl.

6. Pour into ramekins and cover with foil.

7. Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot and insert the trivet.

8. Place ramekins on trivet and seal the lid.

9. Set Instant Pot to cook on high pressure for 3 minutes.

10. Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then remove ramekins.

11. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

12. Top with sugar and caramelize with a kitchen torch or broiler.

Notes

For best results, use a kitchen torch for caramelizing the sugar topping.

Don’t skip straining the custard—it ensures a smooth texture.

Refrigerate longer for a firmer set if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Instant Pot
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ramekin
Calories: 320
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 55mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 250mg