brûléed
Caramelized by flame
Brûléed describes food whose sugar-coated surface has been caramelized by intense heat, typically a kitchen torch.
The term comes from French meaning "burned." It appears almost exclusively in reference to crème brûlée or dishes prepared in that style: brûléed grapefruit, brûléed bananas.
The accent marks are often dropped in casual use.
Cooked egg-milk mixture
- crèmeRich, smooth preparation
- ramekinSmall ceramic baking dish
- vanillaOrchid pod extract
- patisserieFrench pastry shop
pudding · French · tart · flan · cheesecake · gâteau · fruit · grapefruit
custard
Cooked egg-milk mixture
patisserie · pudding · French · tart · flan · cheesecake · gâteau · fruit · grapefruit · banana
blowtorch
Portable directed-flame device
- flameBurning gas made visible
- caramelizeCook until golden-brown
- heatTransferred thermal energy
propane · burner · salamander · sear · char · scorch · ignition · fire · butane · handheld
caramelization
Sugar's heat transformation
- sugarCrystalline carbohydrate sweetener
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
- amberHardened ancient tree secretion
toffee · glaze · browning · burnt · butterscotch · glossy · candied · crackling · sweetness · syrup