Crème Brûlée, which in French translates to "burnt cream" came into being in the late 17th century. This delicious treat, initially called "Trinity Cream" in England, has a long European culinary history.
Elegant restaurants began serving Crème Brûlée as a luxury dessert. The creamy custard foundation and crisp caramelised sugar on the top became synonymous with elegance.
Television cookery shows helped popularise Crème Brûlée. Home cooks and fans could make the dessert after celebrity chefs like Julia Child and Jacques Pépin demonstrated it on TV.
Chefs experimented with lavender, citrus, and espresso-infused Crème Brûlée as culinary innovation grew. The dessert’s versatility also kept it popular through the years.
The perfect blend of simplicity and sophistication makes Crème Brûlée so popular. Dessert lovers enjoy its delicate blend of textures and flavours, making it a gourmet classic.
During the 1980s and 90s, French cuisine became global in the truest sense, and with that Crème Brûlée also got worldwide recognition.
Cracking through the caramelised sugar crust, typically shown on Instagram, made Crème Brûlée a go-to dessert and one can find it almost in every fine-dine restaurant today. The hashtag #CrèmeBrûlée delights dessert lovers.