Crème Brûlée Syrup

Oct 9, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A small glass bottle of crème brûlée syrup with a pour spout, beside an iced latte sweetened with it

Golden caramel softened with warm cream and loaded with vanilla bean paste: the burnt-sugar top and vanilla custard of crème brûlée in a latte syrup.

Prep 5 min

Cook 14 min

Total 19 min

Servings 12

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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1.0 cup (200.0 g)granulated sugar
¼ cup (60.0 ml)water
½ cup (120.0 ml)heavy cream, warmed
¼ cup (60.0 ml)hot water
1.0 tbsp (15.0 ml)vanilla bean paste
¼ tsp (1.5 g)fine sea salt

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Instructions

Combine the sugar and 1/4 cup water in a heavy saucepan and heat over medium, stirring only until the sugar dissolves.
Boil without stirring, swirling the pan, until golden amber like honey, 8 to 10 minutes (about 330°F (166°C)).
Remove from the heat and slowly whisk in the warm cream; it will bubble up.
Whisk in the hot water, then return to low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, whisking, until smooth.
Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla bean paste and salt.
Cool and refrigerate in a clean bottle.

Tips

Vanilla bean paste adds the dark specks and custard flavor; the seeds of 1 vanilla bean work too.
Stop the caramel at golden; this syrup should taste toasty and creamy, not bitter.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make crème brûlée syrup?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 14 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups (12 servings).

How should I store crème brûlée syrup?

Refrigerate in an airtight jar for up to 2 weeks. It thickens slightly when cold; warm it for 10 to 15 seconds in the microwave or in a pan of warm water and stir before using.

Can I make crème brûlée syrup ahead?

Make it up to 2 weeks ahead.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste (15 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Golden caramel softened with warm cream and loaded with vanilla bean paste: the burnt-sugar top and vanilla custard of crème brûlée in a latte syrup.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

101 Calories / serving

3.6g Fat

17.7g Carbs

0.2g Protein

17.7g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~1212 cal · 43g fat · 212g carbs · 2g protein · 212g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 101 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 19 min·1.1 mi·~2200 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 14 min·0.7 mi·~1400 steps
Moderate cycling 10 min·2.0 mi
Swimming laps 14 min
Jogging 10 min·0.8 mi·~1600 steps
Stair climbing 9 min·~800 steps
Dancing 16 min
Bodyweight circuit training 10 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 23 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

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