10 Crème Brûlée-Inspired Desserts To Celebrate National Crème Brûlée Day
If you’re the kind of person who lives for that magical crack of caramelized sugar on top of silky custard… this day’s for you. National Crème Brûlée Day is the perfect excuse (as if we needed one?) to dive spoon-first into one of the most luxurious desserts ever created.
But hey, we’re not stopping at the classic. Nope. We’re taking that brûléed goodness and letting it run wild—think cheesecake with a torched sugar top, chewy cookies with custard flavor vibes, and of course, good ol’ traditional crème brûlée done just right.
Whether you’re a brûlée purist or just brûlée-curious, I’ve rounded up 10 recipes that are creamy, crackly, and completely impossible to resist.
Crème Brûlée
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Crème brûlée is the ultimate creamy dessert with a perfectly crisp, caramelized sugar crust. This simple yet elegant recipe combines rich egg yolks, heavy cream, and just the right amount of vanilla to create a silky-smooth custard. It’s an impressive dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make at home.
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White Chocolate Creme Brulee with Raspberries
This creamy custard dessert is made even more indulgent with white chocolate and fresh raspberries. With its caramelized top, it’s a swoon-worthy treat everyone will love.
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Vanilla Creme Brûlée
Made with just 5 ingredients, this Vanilla Creme Brûlée recipe turns a fine dining dessert into one you can enjoy at home whenever you’d like. Just follow the tips and tricks in the post for the perfect creme brûlée every time!
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Strawberry Crème Brûlée
A silky custard infused with strawberry flavor, topped with a crisp caramelized sugar layer.
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Creme Brulee French Toast Casserole
This Crème Brûlée French Toast Casserole is a showstopper for any brunch or holiday breakfast! It combines the creamy richness of custard with the crisp caramelized sugar you’d expect in a classic crème brûlée. Best of all, it’s simple to prepare and can be made ahead, making it the perfect stress-free dish when hosting. Whether it’s Mother’s Day, Christmas morning, or a slow Sunday breakfast, this casserole is guaranteed to impress!
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Creme Brûlée Cheesecake
This amazing creme brûlée cheesecake isn’t at all hard to make. It’s really delicious, too! And elegant enough for a dinner party.
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Creme Brûlée Cookies
If creme brûlée is one of your most-loved desserts then you’ll really enjoy these creme brûlée cookies. They’re quick and easy to make, too.
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Instant Pot Creme Brulee Cheesecake
Instant Pot Creme Brulee Cheesecake is the best dessert that you will ever put in your mouth. It’s a graham cracker crust, filled with creamy vanilla cheesecake and topped with a caramelized sweet topping.
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Caramel Brulee Latte
There have been many times I’ve gone through a Starbucks drive-thru when I could have just made the drink myself at home. This Caramel Brulee Latte is the perfect example of how delicious a drink you can make for yourself.
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Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee
A creamy delicious Creme Brulee infused with vanilla bean.
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