Creme brulee is a dessert made from a custard of egg yolks, cream, and sugar baked in a water bath, then topped with sugar that is torched to caramelize. The thin sugar layer on top forms a crisp crust that cracks under a spoon. In French it means 'burnt cream.'
Where It's Used
“Sprinkle sugar on top of the crème brûlée and use a torch to form a crisp crust.”