Warm Up with Easy Creme Brulee Recipe

The temperatures are dropping to 10 below in my area -- all the more reason to wrap myself in a decadent, creamy, dreamy dessert. And what better fits that description than Crème Brûlée.

Crème brûlée is the French term for custard with a caramelized sugar topping. Literally, it means "burnt cream" and it's just as popular in Eastern Europe as it is in France. In Poland, it goes by the French name and spalony krem. The hallmark of a good brûlée is a crunchy crust that shatters when tapped with the back of a spoon and provides a delicious crunchy contrast to the creamy custard. Some folks make flavored, fruited or chocolate crème brûlée, but I feel that's just tampering with perfection.

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