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Celebrate National Creme Brûlée Day on July 27 with a delicious and decadent dessert! Ever since it was first introduced in the 1650s, creme brûlée has been a classic favorite all over the world. This classic French dessert is made of rich custard topped with a layer of caramelized sugar – and its creamy texture and sweet flavor are simply irresistible! Whether you're celebrating with friends or family, this is one holiday that is sure to be filled with sweet surprises.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1651</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Crème Brûlée's First Appearance</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first-ever recipe of Crème Brûlée is mentioned in François Pierre La Varenne's cookbook 'Le Cuisinier François.'</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1702</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>British Debut</div><div class='timeline-text'>Crème Brûlée makes its debut in Britain appearing as 'burnt cream' in the English cookbook 'The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened.'</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1891</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Escoffier's Modern Version</div><div class='timeline-text'>Auguste Escoffier publishes a modern version of Crème Brûlée in his revolutionary guide 'Le Guide Culinaire.'</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Crème Brûlée Popularity Surge</div><div class='timeline-text'>Crème Brûlée earns its place as a standard dessert in upscale restaurants across America during the foodie revolution of the 1980s.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Crème Brûlée Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first recorded instances of National Crème Brûlée Day begin appearing as a way to celebrate this classic dessert.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try a creative variation</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Creme brûlée is a classic, but why not try getting creative with your brûlée? Mix it up by adding different flavors or trying different toppings and decorations.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make your own creme brûlée</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Making creme brûlée at home is easier than you think! All you need is cream, sugar, egg yolks, and a few extra ingredients. Get creative with flavors and toppings and enjoy the results.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a creme brûlée making class</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Learn the art of making creme brûlée from an expert. Attend a creme brûlée making class to learn the secrets of making the perfect creme brûlée.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a creme brûlée tasting party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends over for a creme brûlée tasting party! Have everyone bring a different type of creme brûlée and let the fun begin!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go out for creme brûlée</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Search for the best places to get creme brûlée near you. Go out for dinner and finish with a delicious dessert - creme brûlée!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Creme Brûlée is delicious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The smooth, creamy texture of the custard combined with the crunchy, caramelized top makes creme brûlée an irresistible dessert. It's also rich and indulgent without being overly sweet, making it the perfect after dinner treat.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Creme Brûlée is easy to make</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Don't let the fancy French name fool you - creme brûlée is surprisingly simple to make. All you need are a few basic ingredients (like eggs, heavy cream, and sugar) and you're good to go! You can even customize it with whatever flavors or spices you like for extra flair.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Creme Brûlée pairs well with other desserts</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Creme brûlée goes great with other classic desserts like baked apples, poached pears, or even chocolate cake! So if you're looking for something to complete your dessert spread on National Creme Brûlée Day, look no further than this decadent treat!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Creme Brûlée is also known as 'burnt cream'</h3><p class='facts-content'>Despite its sophisticated aura, creme brûlée's translation from French to English is quite literal – it means "burnt cream," which is an apt description of the caramelized sugar on top of the custard.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Creme Brûlée traditionally requires a blowtorch</h3><p class='facts-content'>The characteristic crisp caramelized sugar top in a creme brûlée is achieved by a process known as caramelization, typically using a small propane torch, though some inventive cooks have been known to use a grill or broiler.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Vanilla is a key ingredient in traditional Creme Brûlée</h3><p class='facts-content'>In most traditional creme brûlée recipes, one key component besides the cream, egg yolks, and sugar is vanilla. It's what gives the dessert its creamy, rich depth of flavor.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Creme Brûlée has a Spanish variant known as 'crema catalana'</h3><p class='facts-content'>While France is typically credited with the origin of creme brûlée, Spain has its own version called 'crema catalana'. Unlike creme brûlée, this dessert is often infused with citrus or cinnamon flavors.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The largest Creme Brûlée ever made weighed over a ton</h3><p class='facts-content'>The grandest creme brûlée was made in 2005 by a bunch of chefs in New Jersey. It was a massive 1,600 pounds and took over 6 hours to make, setting a Guinness World Record.</p></div></div>
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