[Sca-cooks] Creme Brulee

[lilinah at earthlink.net]

Stefan li Rous wrote:
>I have heard people exclaim on how wonderful this thing is, but what
>is "Creme Brulee"?

It's a rich custard made with eggs and cream, finished with a layer
of sugar that has been caramelized to a solid state which is the
"brulee"="burnt" part, but which shouldn't be burned, just cooked
until it is the color of brown sugar and a solid thin crunchy sheet
topping and contrasting with the creamy layer beneath

A properly made one is my daughter's favorite dessert.

Anahita