Crème Brûlée with Vin Santo
Crème Brûlée with Vin Santo is a luxurious Italian-inspired dessert that combines the classic French custard with the rich, caramelized flavors of Tuscan Vin Santo dessert wine. It features a creamy vanilla bean custard base infused with Vin Santo, topped with a crisp, caramelized sugar crust. This elegant fusion dish is typically served in individual ramekins.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in fat and carbohydrates, primarily from heavy cream, egg yolks, and sugar. A single serving provides a significant amount of calcium and some vitamins from the eggs, with a calorie count typically ranging from 400 to 600 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 25 g |
| Sodium | 60 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin A | 450 IU |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.15 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 mcg |
| Cholesterol | 150 mg |
| Selenium | 5 mcg |
Per 1 ramekin (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The dish is a delicious cross-cultural culinary marriage, blending the French technique of brûlée with the iconic Italian Vin Santo, often used for dipping biscotti. Nutritionally, while indulgent, the eggs and cream provide a source of protein and fat-soluble vitamins like A and D.
