Hello! I’m glad you stopped by because I have a treat to share with you today….
The other day I mentioned on FB that I had Oatmeal Crème Brûlée all set to cook for 3 hours in the crock pot. Crème Brûlée in the crock pot?! Oh yes – a combination of hot oatmeal and custard! I made a recipe like this in the past but forgot all about it …it was time to try it again! Several of you asked how it turned out, and if I would share the recipe. It turned out GREAT (NONE left so the empty pot was quickly put in the sink to soak), and here’s the recipe….perfect treat on a chilly day.
Oatmeal Crème Brûlée
(Crock Pot – The Original Slow Cooker cookbook)
4 c. water
3 c. quick-cooking oatmeal
1/2 tsp. salt
6 egg yolks
1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 c. whipping cream *(I substituted with fat free 1/2 & 1/2) and it turned out.
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. packed light brown sugar
Berries (optional)
1. Coat the crock pot with nonstick cooking spray. Cover and preheat on High to warm. Meanwhile, bring water to a boil. Immediately pour into preheated crock pot. Stir in oatmeal and salt. Cover
2. Combine egg yolks and granulated sugar in a small bowl. Mix well; set aside. Heat cream and vanilla in medium saucepan over medium heat until mixture begins to simmer (small bubbles begin to form at edge of pan). Do not boil. Remove from heat. Whisk 1/2 cup hot cream into yolks, stirring rapidly so yolks don’t cook. Whisk warmed egg mixture into cream, stirring rapidly to blend well. Spoon mixture over oatmeal. Do not stir.
3. Turn crock pot to LOW. Line lid with 2 paper towels and cover tightly. Cook on LOW 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until custard has set.
4. Uncover and sprinkle brown sugar over surface of custard. Line lid with 2 dry paper towels. Cover tightly; continue cooking on LOW 10 to 15 minutes or until brown sugar has melted. Serve with fresh berries, if desired.
ENJOY! Oh now I wouldn’t mind a bowl of this right now, but I have a blackberry pie in the oven so I think I’ll survive. 🙂
-Cindy
P.S. The sweet silhouette is from Graphics Fairy – home of an incredible array of vintage images.
Omg, that sounds amazing, Cindy! I was curious about it after your facebook post. I am definitely going to make this…I am the only oatmeal eater in the family, but I think I can handle it 🙂 That Blackberry pie sounds pretty good as well!
Oh this will be great for tomorrow we are getting a snow storm! Have a great weekend Cindy!
GET OUT!!! Creme Brulee is one of my absolutel favs, with Oatmeal???? I’m absolutely positively printing this one off and will make it first chance I get! Thank you!!
It sound delicious, and so good on a cold day. Thanks so much for the recipe!
Sounds yummy…is it desert or breakfast? The addition of berries sounds really good.
The recipe indicated this was for breakfast/brunch (but it does have to cook for 3 hours so you’d have to be up early), or an “unusual” dessert. I say eat it any time of day! 🙂
oh, my…two of my favorites in one! what a truly dangerous recipe. thank you so very much for sharing~
Sounds Yummy! but then so does the pie. I’m definately gonna try this! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the recipe, Cindy! Maybe you’ve started a new trend for your blog! This sounds like perfect comfort food for the below-zero weather we’re “enjoying” out here in Wisconsin!
OMG this sounds absolutely delicious! Just mention creme brûlée to me and my mouth waters! Must save this recipe for when I decide to go off my sugar free diet (new years resolution!). I may actually try this with stevia…..except add the brown sugar on top! Thanks for sharing!
What a lovely recipe-I’ve never actually had creme brûlée before, so I wouldn’t mind giving it a try one of these days 🙂
Gosh, this sounds delicious Cindy! xo
Oh my, this could be dangerous…..
Sounds fantastic! I will have to try to find a GF version to try 🙂
Yum! I’m going to make this. Thanks!
oh yum!
To Genea–Oatmeal is essentially gluten free and you can find oatmeal that is labeled as such. I have used regular oatmeal without any problems. Good luck!