crème brûlée
The English phrase creme brulee is translated into Spanish as crème brûlée.
The term refers to a rich custard dessert topped with a layer of hardened caramelized sugar.
Did you know?
- While French names are common in high-end dining, many Spanish menus list this dessert as crema catalana, a traditional custard from Catalonia that uses cinnamon and citrus instead of vanilla.
- In Spain, the burnt sugar topping on crema catalana is traditionally created by heating a metal branding iron and pressing it onto the sugar, rather than using a kitchen torch.
- While crème brûlée is used in fine dining, the Spanish word natillas refers to a similar custard that is traditionally served without the burnt sugar crust.
Examples in context
- Quiero pedir un crème brûlée de postre.I want to order a crème brûlée for dessert.
- Este crème brûlée tiene el azúcar muy crujiente.This crème brûlée has very crunchy sugar.
- El crème brûlée es mi postre favorito.Crème brûlée is my favorite dessert.
Example conversation
María and Javier are looking at a dessert menu at a restaurant.
- MaríaMira, Javier, tienen crème brûlée en el menú.Look, Javier, they have crème brûlée on the menu.
- JavierMe encanta ese postre, voy a pedir uno.I love that dessert, I am going to order one.
- MaríaYo también, es mi favorito de todos.Me too, it is my favorite of all.
- JavierPerfecto, pidamos dos raciones de crème brûlée.Perfect, let's order two servings of crème brûlée.
