NATIONAL CRÈME BRÛLÈE DAY
National Crème Brûlée Day on July 27 presents an opportunity to enjoy a mouth-watering custard for dessert. Since there are several flavors, there is no possible way you should miss out on this food holiday.
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Crème brûlée is also known as burnt cream, crema Catalana, and Trinity crème. Like every classic dessert, crème brûlée has a history as rich as its flavor. However, it's unclear if France, Spain, or England get the credit for the "first" creator. Each country documented a burned-sugar dessert dating back to the 15th century. However, the first printed version of crème brûlée is from French cookbook Le Cuisinier Royal et Bourgeois published in 1691 by Francois Massialot.
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It's unclear when crème brûlée made its way to the U.S., but there are records of President Thomas Jefferson serving it in the White House to guests. Jefferson was a fan of French food, including ice cream, so it's possible he brought the recipe back to the states after traveling to France before his presidency.
Versions of crème brûlée are found in a variety of cookbooks in the early 1900s. In the 1970s, It wasn't until the 1980s that crème brûlée became excessively popular as a high-end option after a New York City restaurant La Cirque added it to the menu, making the dessert a high-end option.
What is Crème Brûlée?
Crème brûlée consists of a rich custard base topped with a contrasting layer of caramelized sugar. Chefs achieve this final layer by using a small propane torch. While vanilla is the most common custard base of crème brûlée, the dessert comes in a range of other flavors. Coffee, citrus, nut, chocolate, and other fruit flavors find their way onto menus frequently. However, other unique flavorings such as green tea, lavender, liqueurs, and even savory crème brûlée add an interesting finish to any meal.
