crème brûlée

noun

crème brû·​lée -brᵫ-ˈlā  -brü- 

: a rich custard topped with caramelized sugar

Examples of crème brûlée in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Passion fruit creme brulee is a sensational dessert, along with creative ice cream offerings. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

The bakery also serves flavors like banana pudding, cherry, lemon meringue, coconut cream, key lime and creme brulee. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026

Finish your meal with a sweet treat, choosing from a chocolate bomb, carrot cake or creme brulee. — Pete Caster, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2026

Observed house made creme brulee, house made cheesecake, house made key lime pie (45F-49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from steam table on cook line. — Staff Reports, Florida Times-Union, 24 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, scorched cream

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

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