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Creme Brulee
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2005 Show: Good Eats Episode: My Pod Overall User Rating: 
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Fantastic and Simple for a First-Timer!
07/17/2008 at 06:07pm
User: Katie from Jacksonville, FL User Rating:
A long-time Alton fan, I had seen this recipe on an episode of Good Eats (My Pod). This Fourth of July, my grandparents called up and asked my family to bring a dessert to accompany the dinner they were preparing. I have always loved Creme Brulee, and was curious to learn how to make it. This recipe was easy to follow, and the result was the best Creme Brulee I have ever tasted. I recommend this recipe to anyone with a sweet tooth, a vanilla bean, and a little bit of time on their hands. You can't go wrong with Alton Brown!
DELICIOUS!!!
07/05/2008 at 08:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this is so good to have in the winter!
Yummy and EASY
07/03/2008 at 12:07pm
User: Jennifer from Orange, CA User Rating:
I've made this twice so far and it's turned out great both times. Since so many people have mentioned that it's better when it made the day before, I'll definitely try that next time!
Best Creme Brulee
06/24/2008 at 12:02pm
User: Megan from arlington heights, IL User Rating:
This was by far the best creme brulee recipe i have ever come across. It's easy to follow, turns out well on your first try, and taste's divine. My friends loved it, they say it's even better than fancy resteraunt's creme brulee.
YUMMY!!!
06/04/2008 at 03:10pm
User: Wren from Pflugerville, TX User Rating:
Very yummy -as always, thank you, Alton!!
scrumptuous
04/19/2008 at 02:14am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
just perfect.
Best Recipe EVER!!!!
04/05/2008 at 02:02am
User: null from null, null User Rating:
This is quite possibly the best recipe I have ever tried on Food Network. Even a bigger hit than Wolfgang's tiramisu. If you're single, you can land ANYONE with this!
The most fabulous creme brulee on the face of the planet!
03/23/2008 at 11:41am
User: Susan from Valencia, CA User Rating:
Easy to make and wonderful to eat. I tried this recipe yesterday for the first time for a gathering of 12 (just doubled the amounts), and everyone was impressed. No need to pay outlandish restaurant prices for this dessert ever again! Thank you Alton!
Chat w/man@HomeDepot tool section4torch
01/31/2008 at 02:50am
User: Brenda from San Clemente, CA User Rating:
My son actually made Alton Brown's recipe and was his first experience as a non baker.He did a great job.The setback for the finale was the small torch he borrowed from his co-worker.So he ended up using the broiler of the toaster oven.The end result was very much like a torch, except the custard got heated too long and lost it's chill.My custard had the raw cane sugar which I did find more tasty than the vanilla sugar.Anyways,I went to the Mission Viejo Home Depot a week later(Jan19,2008)&ended up purchasing a propane cylinder with an attachment torch for about $13.00 or so to use for the sugar carmelizing,but only after I'd had a chat w/a man(customer in the tool dept.)He had settled my inquiry about using that torch for food.I mentioned using Alton Brown's creme brulee recipe,and finding it on the foodnetwork site.I'm curious if he did & hope he sees this and leaves word here on his feedback.Can't go wrong with Alton's recipe.
Easy and delicious
01/21/2008 at 01:34pm
User: Mary from Ridgefield, CT User Rating:
This was the first time I made creme brulee. It was delicious and easy. I will buy a kitchen torch for the next time because the broiler made the custard runny. We still ate it though!
Easy and tasty
01/08/2008 at 06:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I had never made creme brulee before and was nervous about picking the right recipe. I tried this one because I love Alton Brown, and I was definitely impressed. It was really easy to make and extremely tasty. I couldn't find vanilla beans, but I added real vanilla extract (not the imitation kind), and I imagine the effect is the same. The torching was fun and much easier than I had expected. I used a mini-blowtorch from a hardware store - no need to spend more on a culinary version.
good food, bad acting
12/17/2007 at 11:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
A good recipe and the flavor quite pleasant. I just can't stand Alton's childish, not funny antics that are so distracting. He's so good at cooking and educating. He must think his demographic are junior high boys.
Easy and tasty
12/01/2007 at 07:25pm
User: Liz from Lake City, FL User Rating:
I always thought creme brulee was very difficult but not with this recipe. We have made it several times and it always turns out great. The only thing is, you can very easily burn the sugar if you're not careful. But that just means practice and more practice.Thats fine with me!
SOOO good!
12/01/2007 at 06:41pm
User: T from North Hollywood, CA User Rating:
I've always thought it'd be too hard to make these "fancier" desserts but it was SO SO easy! I made it 2 weeks ago and EVERYONE loved it. It's really simple to make. I didn't prep ahead of time, so I couldn't make the vanilla sugar. Instead, I put some vanilla extract into the MIX. But to top the dessert, I used PLAIN SUGAR. It came out great great great and I'll make it again!
Worth the time...
11/16/2007 at 05:53pm
User: Sameer from Portland, OR User Rating:
I have tried a number of recipes for Creme Brulee with inconsistent success. I have made this recipe more then a dozen times with consistent success every time. It?s especially impressive using the torch in front of your guests. That way you can show off your cooking and power tool skills?.
So good, yet so easy...plus fire is fun!
11/15/2007 at 10:42pm
User: Brandon from Montevallo, AL User Rating:
Great recipe, fairly easy to make (if you can wait the 2 hours for it to set...) and getting to finish it was a blow torch from Lowe's was a treat in itself.
Delicious!
07/23/2007 at 02:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was my first time making creme brulee and it was very easy and delicious. I didn't want to make all 6 servings at once so I kept the batter in the refrigerator until I was ready to eat more. Worked out great!
My Family loved it!
06/17/2007 at 11:20am
User: Kainoa from Hemet, CA User Rating:
Excellent recipe, my family raves about it!
Basic, but effective
06/16/2007 at 06:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Nothing fancy, just a good plain creme brule.
Yummy
06/15/2007 at 01:35pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very tasty and EASY!!
Creme Brulee
06/10/2007 at 02:23pm
User: Suzi from Bennet, NE User Rating:
We found this recipe to be much better after it had refreigerated over night. It was extremely creamy and wonderful. The first day it was light and not very rich. Worth the wait. Make 1 day ahead.
creme brulee
06/02/2007 at 10:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
much easier than anticipated. Taste GREAT.
Creme brule
05/20/2007 at 10:42am
User: Luigi from Hialeah, FL User Rating:
As usual Mr. Brown is simple, efficient,and effective! He is my favorite! Thanks
Best Creme Brulee I have Eaten
04/28/2007 at 01:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Tastes Great
Really creamy and rich
04/02/2007 at 06:29pm
User: Suzanne from Tinley Park, IL User Rating:
Easy to make.... not so easy to cook. Very tricky to get just right, but worth the work.
Creamy-Dreamy
04/02/2007 at 05:07pm
User: Stuart from Goltry, OK User Rating:
If you like creme brulee, you will love this one. The amazing thing is how easy it is to make. For the perfect upscale finish to any meal, this is the dessert.
great
03/04/2007 at 09:28am
User: karrie from Brockport, NY User Rating:
this was the first time ever making creme brulee and this recipe was easy to follow and tasted great . resturant quality. although it costed alot to purchase the tools.
look no further...pick this one
02/22/2007 at 01:57pm
User: James from royal palm beach, FL User Rating:
This one is absoultely TASTY...I have not tried any other..but Why look further when this taste better then.....!!! dont over cook..just till the sides set..in fact it looks really undercooked when it comes out. in the fridge it sets. jim hall
Loved it! Great creamy texture and vanilla flavor!
02/21/2007 at 11:59pm
User: Heidi from Moses Lake, WA User Rating:
I received a kitchen torch for a gift, and couldn't wait to try this recipe! I didn't have any vanilla sugar made, so I used regular sugar in the cream mixture. I saw another recipe that recommended using turbinado sugar for the top, so I substituted that and it worked very well. My ramikins are 4oz, so this made 8 servings.
Simply put...
02/05/2007 at 11:34pm
User: Genesis from Mesa, AZ User Rating:
...the best creme brulee ever!
Fantastic
01/21/2007 at 04:20pm
User: Diane from Austin, TX User Rating:
my 16 year old daughter made this for our family and it was a huge hit. Delicious!
Can't type - must eat brulee
01/09/2007 at 04:12pm
User: Gary from Old Bridge, NJ User Rating:
So easy and so much fun for kids to help with. I can't believe that in just two batches my own brulee now surpasses that of any I have had in any fine resteraunt. It's so good my kids want to eat it every day. Fortunately, one batch lasts several days.
perfect creme brulee
12/30/2006 at 02:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Not surprisingly Alton Brown again uses knowlegde of basic technique to perfect this recipe. This recipe turned out perfectly on the first attempt. (my first ever at creme brulee) The texture was divine!
Heaven on earth
12/29/2006 at 09:33pm
User: Sameer from Portland, OR User Rating:
Easy to make, taste great.
practically fool-proof!
12/26/2006 at 12:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We made this for our Christmas dinner -- my 9 year old son got a kitchen torch for Christmas so we put it to use. This is a wonderful, easy recipe with superb results. The custard is creamy with a wonderful consistency; using the torch is really the way to go, as we have tried the broiler method before to rather disastrous results.
Bland
12/10/2006 at 04:02pm
User: Dee from staten island, NY User Rating:
I made this recipe based on the stellar reviews it received. I was disappointed. Although the consistency of the custard and crunchy topping was great, overall the taste was bland. Also, the recipe should tell you how to make vanilla sugar. I had to go look it up and was surprised to find it takes TWO DAYS to make. Considering that a single vanilla bean costs $11, this was a costly "experiment" and one I will not be repeating.
I LOVED IT!!!
12/08/2006 at 01:14pm
User: Kimberly from Irvine, CA User Rating:
This was the first time I made Creme Brulee and it tasted great! I didn't have a vanilla bean so I substituted if for 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and it came out perfect.
Awesome Creme Brulee
12/06/2006 at 03:18pm
User: george from hayden, ID User Rating:
This recipe is perfect and Alton Brown never ceases to amaze with his recipes. One might say that the chemistry to his cooking is faultless. Many thanks to Alton Brown and the Food Network.
A great dessert any time of year.
11/07/2006 at 04:43pm
User: Eric from Plano, TX User Rating:
I like the amount of ingredients to this recipe. It does not come out too custardy, and can be adapted with other things, like Baileys or cocoa. This is a great base recipe and stands great as it is, as well.
Perfect Brulee Recipe
10/24/2006 at 07:24am
User: ANNETTE from Aldie, VA User Rating:
I tried this recipe after viewing an episode of Good Eats, and found it turned out just like is was supposed to turn out. The surprise was the great flavor and creamy consistency. I have made it for guests and it is wonderful. Also, not nearly as difficult as I had imagined.
Love this Recipe!
10/23/2006 at 03:55pm
User: Elizabeth from Novato, CA User Rating:
This recipe was so easy and delicious, I will definately be making this again and again! :)
Wrong texture
10/04/2006 at 11:25am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The flavors worked well together but the texture/consistency was not what I prefer, it was a bit to thin for my taste.
worth using the quality ingredients!
10/01/2006 at 02:36pm
User: Emily from Cleveland, OH User Rating:
Surprisingly easy to prepare for my boyfriend's birthday-- i had it set in the fridge the night before! All I had to do on the night I served it was sprinkle the sugar on top and let him do the torching, which he got a kick out of :) Worth the time to make the vanilla sugar and use the bean instead of the extract. My boyfriend said it was the perfect consistency, as well-- soft but not liquid, and stuck to his upside-down spoon. Thanks for the recipe!
Excellent
09/30/2006 at 06:57pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was my first attempt at making creme brulee and it came out great. Everybody loved it. the hardest part was finding a vailla bean. I think everyone should try to make it
Perfect
09/26/2006 at 01:09am
User: Cindy from Bakersfied, CA User Rating:
this was my first time making creme brulee and so I researched every creme brulee recipe on this site. I chose this one and I made a good choice. Its simple and traditional and above all delicious... very easy to make. There is nothing about the recipe I would change.
mr brown has done it again
09/24/2006 at 12:55am
User: Peter from f, TX User Rating:
this is the only dessert i order out. and now, the mystery is gone, so i may never waste my money again. restaurants over feed you anyway, so as long as you are near home, prep these the day before, sprinkle with sugar and light them up when you get home (and have more room in your tummy). enjoy, and spice up your night with your sweetheart, guys!
awesome creme brulee
09/22/2006 at 07:28pm
User: deanne from temecula, CA User Rating:
This is the best creme brulee! It is so creamy, rich and perfect!!!
good.
09/22/2006 at 05:40pm
User: Alex from Atlanta, GA User Rating:
Easy and Yummy.
Delicious
09/01/2006 at 08:42pm
User: Nader from Monterey, CA User Rating:
As usual, very easy to make and delicious
wow!
08/31/2006 at 11:46pm
User: Donna from Montgomery, AL User Rating:
Think this recipe out does any other one I have used. Excellent and yet easy prep! I'm always lookin' for the perfect 5, but I may not find one any better than this recipe! Thanks, Alton
traditional and perfect
08/28/2006 at 05:45pm
User: Nancy from Chebeague Island, ME User Rating:
This is the best recipe I have ever found for Creme Brule. Excellent!!!
Hard to Resist
08/16/2006 at 05:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Due to the fact that this recipe tasted just so good, we ended up eating most of it, between two of us, within two days. I couldn't believe how easy it was to make Creme Brulee.
I can't believe I ate the whole thing!
08/07/2006 at 05:00pm
User: DAVID from Denver, CO User Rating:
SOOOO sinful but SOOOO good. Not sure why they rate this recipe as medium difficulty - it's like falling off a log. I've tried creme brulee before with pretty lousy results - it's all about the TORCH! Make the investment. It makes all the difference in achieving that fabulous crunchy top. Although, I'm surprised Alton recommends a torch since as far as I can see it is the ultimate "uni-tasker" - which is a big AB no no.
Great!
07/29/2006 at 09:51pm
User: Tiffany from Tacoma, WA User Rating:
Great recipe!
A big hit with the Girl Scouts!
07/18/2006 at 09:31pm
User: DONNA from Jim Thorpe, PA User Rating:
Made this at camp at the request of our Cadette Girl Scouts. IT was a HUGE hit. While a REAL oven would have probably worked better than the one in our Girl Scout cabin, the highlight of this recipe is using a torch! Will definitely make this again AT HOME in my own real oven!!
oh my gosh
07/14/2006 at 09:01pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this desert was heaven
Classy but Easy!
07/04/2006 at 04:52pm
User: ELIZABETH from Indian Trail, NC User Rating:
This classy dessert is one my favorites to order out. Now, I make it at home and its a real hit!
FOR JOSH
06/04/2006 at 02:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My son decided we needed to make this and we all loved it THANKS !!!
excellent
05/22/2006 at 05:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
super easy to make and comes out perfectly
Creme Brulee
04/22/2006 at 10:10pm
User: Tammy from Monticello, GA User Rating:
Exquisitely simple to make and sheer heaven to eat. The texture and flavor of the custard are a perfect foil for the slightly bittersweet caramelized sugar cap. I followed the baking time although I thought the custard needed more time in the oven. I was wrong. 40 minutes in my gas oven was just right.
Creme Brulee
04/01/2006 at 12:37am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
First time making it. It is amazing. tastes exactly like the ones in the restaurant!!
simple, easy, flawless
02/28/2006 at 08:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is the classic creme brulee.
Simple, rich and creamy
02/15/2006 at 11:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy to make, great consistency, my guests raved about it. Will definitely make it again!
Vanilla Sugar???
02/09/2006 at 03:45pm
User: Elaine from Lumberton, NJ User Rating:
How do you make the vanilla sugar or can it be purchased in the grocery store?
Yum Yum
02/04/2006 at 04:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is to die for! The vanilla bean makes all the difference in addition to refrigerating over night before eating. Thanks Alton!
Near perfect Creme Brulee
02/04/2006 at 08:36am
User: Guy from Hillsdale, NJ User Rating:
The key to any good creme brulee is to use fresh vanilla beans. The flavor and texture of this recipe was excellent.
i love a desert
02/02/2006 at 09:59am
User: katherine from Arlington, TX User Rating:
this is so tasty, but i just watched the show and made it, so i didnt know you had to chill it. but the second day, the leftovers were SO good, and a better texture. Moral of the story, read the recipe first.
Very Good
01/22/2006 at 08:26am
User: Jack from Manassas, VA User Rating:
This was a very simple recipe. I never knew this was so easy to make. It turned out perfectly. One change I had to make though; I could not find a fresh vanilla bean pod any where (I'm not sure where Alton shops) so I replaced the bean in the recipe with two teaspoons of pure vanilla extract.
chocolov
01/12/2006 at 03:13am
User: Cindy from Washingtonville, NY User Rating:
His ingredients are simple and I am interest to make this dessert ASAP. Please have the recipes avialble soon.