OK, You Got A Kitchen Torch For Christmas—Here Are 14 Crème Brûlée-Inspired Recipes To Use It On
Put that secret Santa gift to good use.

We all know the excitement of looking at a dessert menu and seeing crème brûlée listed. It feels like an extravagance—something that is to be enjoyed on the rare occasion when you feel up to shelling out for dessert on a night out, or are trying to impress a date. But come the holidays, many a home chef receives an update to their kitchen tools, and sometimes, that includes a kitchen torch. If that's you and you're ready to try your hand at this favorite dessert, fear not—crème brûlée really isn’t very difficult. Once you get it down, the hardest part will be not making it all the time, especially since the possibilities go way beyond the classic dessert. When the obsession hits, crack the top of this list to see our 14 favorite crème brûlée recipes inside.
Look, I know that breakfast is sacred, but all I’m saying is it is nice to give things an update sometimes. When you’re feeling adventurous, give our crème brûlée French toast or crème brûlée banana bread a try. They’re just as good for dessert too! Speaking of dessert, our crème brûlée sugar cookies or our sweet potato crème brûlée bars make the decadent dessert extra shareable. Because crème brûlée is so sweet, it's easy to assume it is only for desserts, but it works just as well as a savory-sweet side with breads and cheeses. Try our brûléed Brie crostini or crème brûlée brie for proof.
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