Créme Brûlée

This easy créme brûlée recipe is rich, creamy, and even tastier than any version you’ll find in a restaurant.

We’ve used whole vanilla beans for a superior taste. Top it with fresh berries for a dessert that will leave your guests raving. Courtesy of Amy Dong

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What Is Créme Brûlée?

Also known as burnt cream or Trinity cream, Créme brûlée is a decadent French dessert that is made with a rich pudding-like custard base and a sweet caramelized sugar crust. Finished off with a chef’s blow torch—so fun—the sugar topping hardens to form a thin, crunchy layer that provides a crisp contrast to the smooth and creamy custard underneath.

Often thought of as a delicacy reserved for fancy restaurants, we discovered that créme brûlée is actually easy to make at home. This créme brûlée recipe is SO much better than restaurant versions; you’ll simply have to try it.