La Crème Brûlée Sans La Dairy Pour Le Vegan

Crème brûlée is the ultimate fancy dessert — silky custard with a crackling caramelized sugar top. The dairy version relies on heavy cream and egg yolks. The vegan version uses coconut milk and cornstarch and honestly tastes just as good.

Ingredients:

2 cans full-fat coconut milk

3 tbsp cornstarch

4 tbsp sugar plus extra for the brûlée top

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

Instructions:

Whisk coconut milk, cornstarch, sugar, vanilla and salt together in a saucepan

Heat over medium, stirring constantly until mixture thickens — about 8-10 minutes

Pour into ramekins

Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight until set

When ready to serve, sprinkle a thin even layer of sugar on top

Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden and crackly

Let sit 1 minute before serving

The coconut milk gives a natural richness that rivals heavy cream. The cornstarch sets it firmly enough to hold shape but still silky. The brûlée top is identical to the original.

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