crème brûlée

noun

crème brû·​lée -brᵫ-ˈlā How to pronounce crème brûlée (audio) -brü- How to pronounce crème brûlée (audio)
: a rich custard topped with caramelized sugar

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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 Might make for a thicker creme brulee. Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crème brûlée

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, scorched cream

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crème brûlée was in 1886

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“Crème brûlée.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cr%C3%A8me%20br%C3%BBl%C3%A9e. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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