"A crowdpleaser and a bit of sunshine on a cold winter's day."
Have a crack at our 7 best ever crème brûlée recipes
It doesn’t matter if you’re sharing a tasty treat with friends or cradling your personal pudding, everyone loves the crack of a crème brûlée. Smooth and rich custard, topped with caramelised sugar, torched to shattering perfection doesn’t stand a chance against the back of your spoon. From tried-and-true classics to modern takes, get so Frenchy, so chic with our best ever crème brûlée recipes.
Bruleed limoncello delicious
“This boozy take on a lemon delicious is taken to another level with the bruleed sugary crunch on top. It adds a layer of caramelisation that enhances the lemon flavour even more.” – Tracey Pattison. You’ll need a 2L-capacity baking dish and a kitchen blowtorch for this recipe. A lemon delicious waits for no one – be sure to have everyone ready and waiting to receive their bowl when the pudding comes out of the oven.
Coconut crème brûlée
Crack the sweet glaze of this creme brulee for a delicious, gooey centre. Everyone can enjoy their own individual dessert, so you don't have to share! Recipe by Nick Honeyman.
Maple crème brûlée
Creme brûlée is always a favorite. Try it with a maple toffee, it's well worth changing the rules for.
Lime and ginger crème brûlée
Tap through the crispy coating and scoop into this velvety citrus dessert.
Fresh ideas
Grapes
Grapes are at their peak right now, look for firm, bright fruit for a sweet juicy snack.
No-bake peanut butter crème brûlée
Take the hassle out of baking, with a decadent no-bake dessert. Just plan ahead, and you'll impress any guest, without having to turn on the oven. Begin this recipe at least 4 hours ahead. You will need a 1L-capacity ovenproof dish and a kitchen blowtorch.