The name, Crème Brûlée, is actually French for "burnt cream" -- and is a deliciously rich custard-based dessert topped with caramelized sugar.

It is also known as flan or custard, and also for its popular variation, Crème Caramel (which instead features soft caramel on top).

Ingredients

8 egg yolks
1 quart heavy cream
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 vanilla bean
Pinch salt

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