Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Crème Brûlée

I love it! It's one of those desserts that you have to order whenever you see it on the menu... plus I've always loved the little torch!


It's a simple dessert that can be made with the original recipe or you can add flavors like chocolate, passion fruits, liquors, rosemary, nuts, and many more.


If you plan to make it for a dinner party, you're in luck because they can be made in advance and then you burn the sugar on the top in front of your guests for dramatic effects. You can also make the caramel discs in advance in case pyrotechnics are not your thing.


My advice is to make them individually in the little ramekins or you can make a version of it the Spanish way {as in Crema Catalana} and use small cast iron skillets. The idea of making them individually is that you can be confident that they are fully cooked, be creative with the presentation and control the portions.

Have a delicious day!
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26 comments:

  1. trishieSeptember 5, 2012 at 3:05 AM

    I love creme brulee but have never tried making them at home before!

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  2. Tiffany KadaniSeptember 5, 2012 at 3:11 AM

    Oh yum! I love love love Creme Brulee so much! I need a blow torch, stat!

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  3. honey my heartSeptember 5, 2012 at 3:13 AM

    mmm creme brulee. i really like cracking the top right before diving into the sweet goodness! now i'm craving some choclate creme.

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  4. tinajoSeptember 5, 2012 at 3:27 AM

    Looks awesome - I´ve never made it myself!

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  5. The Dainty Dolls HouseSeptember 5, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    Yum :))

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  6. jSeptember 5, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    I haven't had this in forever but I agree that the torch is the best part. :)

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  7. jeanette from everton terraceSeptember 5, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    Yum, one of my favorites and perfect timing - I have company coming in 2 days and am just now planning all the menus. Never thought to make it any way other than the original, great idea :)

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  8. SamSeptember 5, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    Aww yum, I haven't made creme brûlée in ages and this reminds me that I really need to. I just need to find a better torch! Love to try the variations, thanks for linking the recipes :)

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  9. roothSeptember 5, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    I used to be so addicted to creme brulee until my friend became a pastry chef and started "practicing" them on me. I got my fill VERY quickly

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  10. amy b.s.September 5, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    um, yum! and i totally agree that this political season has made facebook totally unbearable.

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  11. {The Perfect Palette}September 5, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Oh, what's not to love? It's sooo delish!

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  12. UnknownSeptember 5, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    hiya how are you?
    honestly creme brulee is NOT what i need to be reminded about
    as i start to try and shed a few pounds: my absolute fav so much
    better as a snack than a crappy carrot...
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    cheers and cheerio for now
    linda x ... ***

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  13. Priscilla JoySeptember 5, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Ohh delicious. I had one on MOnday and truly enjoyed it.
    xx
    Pris

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  14. GloriaSeptember 5, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    I'm definitely not brave enough to try making creme brulee myself, but that espresso one sounds amazing!

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  15. AlexaSeptember 5, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    One of my favorite sweet treats! We always order it when we go out.

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  16. A Crimson KissSeptember 5, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    Mmmm–so delicious!

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  17. About Last WeekendSeptember 5, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    I always order this at a restaurant and had no idea it was reasonably easy to make. Also would love to get hold of that torch!

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  18. LaicieSeptember 5, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    K my mouth is watering.

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  19. DanielaSeptember 5, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    YUM. one of my favorites!! I've never tried making it though...

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    Yum!! I've never met a creme brulee I didn't love!!!

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  21. UnknownSeptember 5, 2012 at 11:25 PM

    I'm obsessed with creme brulle. Need to get a torch AsAP to make this.

    xo, Courtney
    girlavantgarde.com

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  22. LeslieSeptember 6, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    Love it! The last one I had was in Paris and it was A.M.A.Z.I.N.G

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2012 at 2:34 AM

    Errr, YUM!! Gorgeous imagery, think I might have to give these a whirl tonight...

    Elly @ Caribbean Living

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  24. JillianSeptember 6, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Creme brulee is one of my favorite desserts. I once went to this restaurant that made a chocolate creme brulee that was pretty much the best I've ever had. I only had it that once and when I went back, found out the place closed down. Devastating.

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  25. JohannaSeptember 6, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    This and tiramasu - my fave!

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  26. margaret cruzemarkSeptember 15, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Yummy yummy!!!Great pics of a great dessert.
    Wishing you the best for the weekend!!!
    Miss Margaret Cruzemark
    http://margaretcruzemark.blogspot.com/

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