How to Caramelize Crème Brûlée

Homemade crème brûlée is even better than any you'll have in a restaurant, but it does require mastering the right tool: a mini blowtorch, which helps you achieve that perfectly…

Ginger Crème Brûlée

Rich and creamy, these gingery custards can be prepared and baked a day or two ahead, but wait until you’re ready to serve them to caramelize the sugar topping. You’ll…

Classic Romance Menu

Share a seductively subtle French meal for the ultimate romantic evening.

A Trio of Silky Custards

Learn the secrets to making satiny-smooth custard, and then create three different desserts: crème caramel, crème brûlée, and pot de crème

Orange Crème Brûlée

Gingered Crème Caramel Rice Pudding

One of my favorite types of white rice is fragrant Jasmati, so I came up with this recipe as a way to use some I had left over. If you're…

Coconut Crème Brûlée

Cornstarch keeps the crème brûlée from separating, allowing you to make the custard up to two days before serving it. This dessert is wonderful served with a compote of starfruit,…

Crème Brûlée