This can probably be considered a weird article but I just had to write it. My interest in Creme Brûlée is steeped in history. So much so that I thought I would share my fascination. Especially after last night in Paris, when I had the dish pictured above.
You see, I am a sucker for sweet things. Ever since my nan laced my dummy with syrup to shut me up as a baby, I have loved sweet food.
Warning – A dummy full of syrup led to several brown teeth that had to be removed early. Yet I forgave nan as she was a perfect nan in every other aspect of nan-ness.
The Long and the Short of it.
So Creme Brûlée popped up on my radar when I was a child but was a very rare treat. Somehow I knew straight away that this delicacy was special.
Yet it wasn’t until I was in my twenties that I actually fell head over heels for the delightful dish. My uncle worked as a marketing director for a dessert company and started bringing home new puddings. Every time I went round there would be a new sugary pudding to sample.
It was when he first brought out a creme brûlée and used a flame torch thing to burn the sugar on top that I got my first realisation of adoration. I instantly knew that this was my favourite kind of dessert.
From then on, if Creme Brûlée appeared on a menu at a restaurant I was present in then I was sure to buy it. I have tasted examples of it in various places around Europe. But last night was my absolute favourite.
The contract between the hard sweet top and the soft milky bottom was precise. It sent my taste buds into a frenzy. So I celebrate you – sweet Parisian restaurant whose name I have forgotten – for giving me the BEST Creme Brûlée that I have ever enjoyed.
For another of my recent posts, have a look at The Wonder Of Microforests.
This made me smile “sweet Parisian restaurant whose name I have forgotten” because we enjoyed a fabulous Chinese dinner in London’s Chinatown last night and I have no idea what the place was called.
There is nothing like a good crème brûlée.
I think I recall you mentioning Creme Brûlée before. Haha
It does look very tempting. I hardly ever eat desserts, they don’t tempt me as much as the cheeseboard, but I do enjoy a good creme brulee.
Glad you like Creme Brûlée.
I’m not into creme brûlée. It’s because I’m not a sweet tooth person. But it’s nice to have one once in a while. It’s a good dessert.
It sure looks delicious.
This look so yummy although I cant eat it for health issues. I can see why you are obsessed haha.
That’s it, I am searching for a good cafe that serves amazing creme brulee. My next weekend is booked. Thanks Jamie for sharing your story and fascination about this deletable sweetness. ✌️
I love Creme Brulee as well Jamie and have tasted it from many places around the world. Your photo really captures this amazing dessert’s beauty! Have a great time in Paris!
Thank you. It was yummy.
Haha enjoy.