Creme brulee is that irresistible combination of crunchy on the outside and gooey on the inside, and of soft vanilla accents amidst the bite of burnt sugar. It’s a dessert so simple and yet, so, so decadent. A whole little pot of cream, enriched with egg yolks and infused with vanilla, topped with caramelised sugar, for each person! Bliss!
There are many variations on this classic French dessert. Dark Chocolate with Hazelnut praline, Coffee Creme Brulee, Baileys Creme Brulee, Chocolate, Orange and Cardamom Creme Brulee… You’ll find a selection of those creme brulee recipes at http://www.taste.com.au/. (Just type in creme brulee in the search option.) I used the first recipe on that page, featured in Delicious Magazine. My variations on the recipe: I used a grill to burn the sugar, and the old thing wasn’t quite hot enough to completely melt the sugar – but it still caramelised and had a good crunch to it. Also, I used vanilla paste instead of vanilla bean.
Enjoy!
March 28, 2011 at 1:18 pm
One of my fav desserts. Amazingly the best creme brulee I had was in a restaurant in KL. Unfortunately I dont remember the name of the restaurant anymore. One day I shall invest in a torch! Thanks for another great inspiration.
March 28, 2011 at 1:25 pm
I’m going to get myself a torch too!
March 28, 2011 at 1:38 pm
You can buy the torch just behind your office. The same shop i bought the ramekins from
March 28, 2011 at 2:13 pm
*snigger* That was where my sis bought her blowtorch, some 5 years back, and she has only used it once – to toast marshmallows. Hehehe.
March 29, 2011 at 7:31 pm
How much is a torch in Kch?
Da, haven’t you got a grill? Or broiler in your case?
March 28, 2011 at 1:37 pm
Finally!! I did the creme brulee couple of weeks ago (coz I couldnt wait for Jo to post it
)…and coincidentally its the same recipe, but the creme doesnt set as much even after a day in the fridge…doesnt seem to firm up, but it does taste superb
March 29, 2011 at 7:32 pm
Cheh! Why did you jek me to do a post? ;D Yeah, I had trouble setting the custard but didn’t really mind cos the flavour was amazing!
March 28, 2011 at 1:46 pm
I really have to try out the recipe !
March 29, 2011 at 7:32 pm
You should odie!! Cin ho ciak!
March 28, 2011 at 2:15 pm
I once had really excellent lemongrass creme brulee. In Kuching, of all places! Unfortunately, Kuchingites are rather unadventurous when it comes to food, so after a while, the lemongrass creme brulee was removed from the menu due to its unpopularity. *sad*
March 29, 2011 at 7:33 pm
That sounds really interesting, TP. Must try making it some time….then you’ll have to come over for it. haha