Crème Brûlée
French · Western Europe
Top Pick
OVEN
9/10
Vanilla custard with a caramelized sugar top — crack the glass to get to the silk.
Why It Works
Tempering eggs prevents curdling; torching sugar creates the signature glass-like shell.
Key Ingredients
cream
egg yolks
sugar
vanilla bean
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