Crème brûlée Oatmeal

Dessert and breakfast combined?  Nothing is better.  I ordered my favorite creme brulee oatmeal for brunch with the girls over the weekend and it never disappoints; it consists of a base of plain oatmeal topped with sliced bananas and creamy custard with crackly brulee topping.  It was so enticing and delicious I almost forgot to take a photo but luckily I remembered before I got too carried away:

Below is a recipe from Camille Styles to create a similar version at home.  I haven't tried it yet, but with winter coming soon, it may become a weekend staple.  I hope you'll try it too.


Bruléed Oatmeal with Berries & Almonds

*serves 4

• 4 cups water
• 1 cup steel-cut oats
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• raspberries and chopped almonds (or whatever fruit and nuts you like!)

1. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil; stir in oatmeal and salt. Cook over low heat partially covered, simmering and stirring often, until almost all liquid has been absorbed and oats are al dente, about 45 minutes. Stir in vanilla and cinnamon.
2. Transfer oatmeal to 4 ovenproof ramekins or mason jars. Preheat broiler.
3. Stir together sugars, and sprinkle evenly over tops of oatmeal. Place ramekins on baking sheet, and broil until sugar melts and forms a crust, about 2 minutes. Top with berries and nuts.

photo by: Belle Maison Et Moi

Recipe via camillestyles.com