Gingerbread Crème Caramel “Brûlé”

@cheftosca

A cosy, gently spiced dessert that feels festive, nostalgic, indulgent and is naturally protein-rich. Smooth and custard-like with a light, balanced sweetness, it’s comforting without being heavy.

Medium

20 min

4

Ingredients

For the base

  • 1 pack Yellow Sunshine Lupi nature (approx. 150 g)
  • 200 g New Roots La Cooking Cream
  • 200 g plant-based milk
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ginger powder
  • ¼ tsp cardamom
  • ¼ tsp vanilla powder
  • 70 g maple syrup
  • Cornstarch slurry: 20 g cornstarch + 40 g water

 

For the caramel sugar

  • 60 g sugar

Instructions

Make the caramel sugar

  1. Spread the sugar evenly on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
  2. Bake at 160°C for about 15 minutes, until the sugar melts and turns into a deep caramel colour.
  3. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely until hard.
  4. Break into pieces and blend in a mixer until you obtain a fine, sugar-like powder. Set aside.

 

Prepare the gingerbread cream

  1. In a saucepan, combine all the base ingredients, including the cornstarch slurry.
  2. Heat gently over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens to a smooth, creamy consistency.
  3. Pour into individual bowls, ramekins, or for a playful twist, into a tart mould.
  4. Place in the fridge and let it cool completely until fully set.

 

Brûlée & serve

  1. Once set, remove from the fridge.
  2. Sprinkle a thin layer of caramel sugar at the bottom, brûlée it with a kitchen torch.
  3. Carefully turn the dessert out, sprinkle more caramel sugar on top, and brûlée again until golden and crackly.
  4. Serve immediately

Smooth creaminess

La Cooking creates a rich, silky base for this crème, delivering a smooth creaminess that complements its spiced notes.

Perfect for dinner parties, festive tables, or whenever you want a little sunshine on a spoon.
@cheftosca
Perfect for dinner parties, festive tables, or whenever you want a little sunshine on a spoon.