Test Kitchen Recipes
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Caramel Creme Brulee
This recipe comes out perfect every time and it's always a crowd-pleaser! A torch works best to get the sugar caramelized while keeping the rest of the custard cool. You may want to use more sugar to create a thicker, more even crust on top. —Jenna Fleming, Lowville, New York
Burnt Custard
The recipe for this smooth-as-silk custard came from a local restaurant years ago. With its broiled topping it looks pretty...
Sweet Corn Creme Brulee
The starch in corn acts as a natural thickener for this dessert and adds an extra sweetness. The caramelized sugar...
Classic Creme Brulee
My favorite dessert is this creme brulee recipe. Recently I was at a party where the guests finished off their...
Vanilla Custard Cups
When I was living with my mother, she loved custard,, so I'd make this comforting dessert each week. Without leftovers,...
Pumpkin Creme Brulee
I've never met a creme brulee that I didn't love! I'm not a big pumpkin fan, but this is fantastic....
Cinnamon-Spiced Pumpkin Flan
I love pumpkin and decided to add it to a traditional recipe for flan. It's an interesting change of pace...
Pumpkin Custard
This easy Thanksgiving dessert is a refreshing departure from pumpkin pie, but it has the same good old-fashioned...
Soft Orange Custard
This creamy custard with a splash of sunshiny citrus flavor can brighten any gray day. It's a light, lovely dessert!...