What's the deal with

[jcsbama]

crème brûlée. It seems like it is listed on every desert menu, just multiple flavors. I've never had it, come to think about it, I don't even know what it is or what it looks like. Is it that good? Someone please elaborate as to why I would want to choose this over key lime pie or my favorite, anything gooey and CHOCOLATE.

 

[poohkinandpiglet]

Creme Brulee is custard with a carmelized sugar coating on the the top. It's quite good but I'm with you on anything gooey and chocolate!

 

[TinkerBellz33]

Creme Brulee is sooooo yummy!!! Give it a try on your next trip...

 

[MomofKatie]

I don't know what the allure of creme brulee is either... it's baked custard with browned sugar on top. It's okay, but I'd much rather have cheesecake or key lime pie. Maybe because most people don't make it at home, it's a treat for them.

DH and I used to live in Pelham, Jcsbama! Across the RR tracks behind Golden Rule BBQ off Hwy 31. We moved about 7 years ago- I'm sure it's changed since then!

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

I've never understood the draw either. It's almost like it's a vogue fad lately.
It's good. If you've never tried it try it. But there are far better things out there.

Try it once just so you know to order Gooey and chocolate or Key Lime Pie in the future.

 

[Uncleromulus]

As desserts go, it's rather on the "light" side--as opposed to something like 14-layer chocolate cake. Also not an overwhelming sized dessert. And as we see, lots of different ways to flavor it.
All of which I think accounts for the popularity.

 

[bdcp]

I have always loved Creme Brulee. It's actually made from a heavier cream than custard is and is not as sweet as flan. It's one of the most consistent desserts I've ever had. I've ordered it at different restaurants in different states and it's always the same. I've had a chocolate one also at a resort in GA. I think part of it's allure is that it's light compared to most desserts and doesn't make you feel stuffed like cheesecake. It's consistency is not like custard either, it doesn't have that thick, jelled texture, it's very smooth and yummy.

 

[Nora94]

we were told that the reason for the different flavors is that no two resturants in the world are allowed to have the exact same food item. Of course this was by one of the worst waiters we had in the whole 10 day experience who was leaving in 3 days after only being there 3 mos. So, take that with a grain of salt.

Nora

 

[Disneyonmymind]

I've had it before and it's good, I agree. Anyone know if it's made with all cream - no milk? I can eat cream but not milk (due to the milk protein). Always on the lookout for something yummy that's still on the okay list.

Thanks,
Jackie

 

[robsmom]

one of my favorite desserts! I order creme brulee alot. it is all about the texture, if you like smooth creamy things it is for you. It is great when you want something sweet but not too sweet. a good traditional creme brulee has that very fresh vanilla flavor to it. I love a real vanilla, so i am not as big a fan of the other flavors but that is just me.

 

[gatour]

I like creme brulee. I find it to be lighter on the stomach that some heavy chocalate thing (although I do like that sometimes also).

Restaurant dishes can be very fadish. Something will pop up on some high-end restaurant and eventually it works its way down to the mass type restaurants. Creme brulle falls into this category, much like fried calamari.

 

[wdw_dine_junkie]

I've had it before and it's good, I agree. Anyone know if it's made with all cream - no milk? I can eat cream but not milk (due to the milk protein). Always on the lookout for something yummy that's still on the okay list.

Thanks,
Jackie

Almost all recipes that I have seen use cream only, I would think that this is necessary to get it to set properly. But I would ask the restaurant just to be sure.

So while it seems rather light, it's not the most lightest of dishes considering the egg yolks and cream. That must be why it's so yummy!

 

[vascubaguy]

I think the chocolate mousse had the creme brulee beat for being on every menu. It seemed like every resteraunt had it's own unique type (or design) of chocolate mousse.

 

[jcsbama]

DH and I used to live in Pelham, Jcsbama! Across the RR tracks behind Golden Rule BBQ off Hwy 31. We moved about 7 years ago- I'm sure it's changed since then!

Well, we're also behind the RR tracks near Golden Rule, although I think GR is in a different location then it was 7 yrs ago. I think the location of everything in Pelham and Alabaster can be determined based on the proximity to those dang tracks.

Thanks everyone for info on creme brulee. I may have to try it. Any Disney restaurant's version better than the other. If I'm going to try it, I want to try the best.

I have something pictured in my head on what it looks like, tell me if I'm wrong. Is it like pudding only thinner (not as fluffy), and kinda sticky. Does it have a strong vanilla smell? I may not be describing the right thing. I've seen and smelled something similiar to what I'm describing, just don't know what it is.

 

[ceecee]

I love Creme Brulee most of the times. I have had it where it tasted like eggy custard. But if it's made right it is delicious!

 

[MelanieC]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Creme Brulee! So yummy!

 

[threeboysmom]

Count me in as a Creme Brulee lover!! YUM!! If it's on the dessert menu, I WILL order it no matter what the flavor - I don't care how stuffed I am or what the other options are!!

The classic vanilla is very easy to make at home - it's basically cream, egg yolks, vanilla, and sugar. Sometimes I add a splash of coconut extract to make a coconut flavor - my favorite!!