Crème Brûlée

France · Europe

A white ramekin of custard with a caramelized sugar top beside a spoon.
Crème Brûlée

Crème brûlée combines a smooth custard with a brittle sugar topping. Cream, egg yolks and sugar form the custard, often flavored with vanilla. It is baked in individual ramekins set in a water bath, then cooled and chilled.[1]

Just before serving, sugar is spread over the surface and caramelized with a kitchen torch or under a grill. The hardened layer covers the soft custard beneath. Versions can also be flavored with orange liqueur or aged rum.[1]

References

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  1. Crème brûlée — Académie du Goût
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