Creme brulee

Creme brulee is a French dessert that consists of a rich custard base topped with a layer of hard caramel. It is believed that the first creme brulee recipe was created in the 17th century by a chef in the court of Louis XIV. The dessert became popular in the United States in the 1980s.

There are many theories about the origins of creme brulee. One theory suggests that it was created by a chef in the court of Louis XIV. The chef, Francois Massialot, published a cookbook in 1691 that included a recipe for a custard dessert that was called "crème brûlée". It is believed that Massialot's recipe was the first creme brulee recipe.

Another theory suggests that creme brulee was created by a Benedictine monk in the town of Fecamp, France. The monk, Pierre Herme, is said to have created the dessert in the 16th century.

Advice

When making creme brulee, it is important to use the best quality ingredients for the best taste. Make sure to use heavy cream, eggs, and vanilla extract for the custard. When baking, keep a close eye on the custard to make sure it does not overcook. Once the custard is finished, let it cool before adding the sugar topping. When you are ready to caramelize the sugar, use a kitchen torch to evenly distribute the heat. Be careful not to burn the sugar, as this will affect the flavor. With patience and proper care, you can create a delicious creme brulee.

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Recipes

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Chocolate Creme Brulee

  • espresso
  • vanilla extract
  • egg
  • sugar
  • coffee liqueur
  • heavy cream
  • egg yolk
  • bittersweet chocolate
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Banana Creme Brulee

  • lemon juice
  • butter
  • vanilla bean
  • light brown sugar
  • heavy cream
  • spanish brandy
  • banana
  • sugar
  • egg yolk
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Creme Brulee

  • vanilla bean
  • heavy cream
  • sugar
  • milk
  • turbinado sugar
  • egg yolk
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Chai Creme Brulee

  • brown sugar
  • darjeeling tea
  • light brown sugar
  • chai spice powder
  • cardamom
  • cinnamon
  • black pepper corn
  • egg yolk
  • clove
  • heavy cream
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Creme Brulee

  • sugar
  • vanilla bean
  • salt
  • heavy cream
  • egg yolk
  • sugar coated berry

Ingredient Breakdown

 
sugar
egg yolk
heavy cream
vanilla bean
salt
milk
cinnamon
vanilla extract
water
half
light brown sugar
banana
lemon
espresso
bittersweet chocolate
dark chocolate
pumpkin puree
ginger
vanilla
semisweet chocolate
cardamom
turbinado
egg
coffee liqueur
strongly espresso
special equipment kitchen blowtorch
orange zest
oil
candied ginger
allspice
all purpose flour
egg white
granny smith apple
saffron
vanilla pudding
demerara sugar
lemon juice
butter
spanish brandy
nonstick spray
brioche bread
bacon
maple syrup
double cream
vanilla pod
icing sugar
turbinado sugar
mint
berry
framboise
raspberry
mango
earl grey tea
creme brulee
candied lemon
brown sugar
darjeeling tea
chai spice powder
black pepper corn
clove
black sesame powder
pumpkin pie spice
sugar coated berry
ultra sugar
saigon cinnamon

Insights

Common Ingredients

  • sugar 73%
  • egg yolk 68%
  • heavy cream 59%

Rarey Ingredients

  • vanilla bean 32%