Par 4 the Fam

A silky-smooth custard with a golden crackly top

There’s nothing more satisfying than sinking that last putt — unless it’s cracking into the caramelized sugar top of a perfectly made crème brûlée.

This Final Putt Brûlée is my golf-themed twist on the classic French dessert. It keeps everything we love about crème brûlée — the creamy vanilla custard and glass-like sugar shell — but adds a subtle lift of orange zest for brightness. It’s an elegant (and Instagram-worthy) way to end a round, impress dinner guests, or celebrate at the clubhouse.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Custard Base:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 vanilla bean (or 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract)
• Zest of 1 orange
• 5 large egg yolks
• ½ cup granulated sugar

For the Topping & Garnish:

• 4 tsp granulated sugar (for torching)
• Fresh mint/raspberries

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep:
   Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Place 4 ramekins in a deep baking dish.
2. Infuse the Cream:
   In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, orange zest, and vanilla bean (or extract). Heat until just steaming — do not boil. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain if using zest or a whole bean.
3. Make the Custard:
   In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and slightly thickened. Slowly pour the warm cream into the yolk mixture while whisking constantly.
4. Bake in a Water Bath:
   Divide custard mixture evenly among ramekins. Pour hot water into the baking dish until it reaches halfway up the ramekins. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until just set with a slight jiggle in the center.
5. Cool & Chill:
   Remove ramekins from the water bath and let cool. Chill for at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
6. Caramelize the Sugar:
   Sprinkle 1 teaspoon sugar over each custard. Using a kitchen torch, melt the sugar until golden and glassy.
7. Garnish & Serve:
   Add a mint leaf and raspberries

Par 4 the Fam Tip:

Make these a day ahead for dinner parties or tournaments — just brûlée the tops before serving for that dramatic crackle. It’s an unforgettable dessert that will have everyone asking for an encore (or a rematch)