Papaya cream is a popular frozen dessert in Brazil made with fresh papaya, vanilla ice cream, and milk. It is usually served in shallow bowls or glasses and topped with cream liqueur. It can also be made with gelatin instead of ice cream for a longer shelf life. Papaya cream is a most popular frozen […]
Marshmallow creme is a sweet confection popular in the US, made with the same ingredients as marshmallows but whipped into a creamy crema. It can be used as a flavoring for ice cream, jellies, and fondant. The original marshmallows used an extract from the mallow plant, but modern products use gelatin or a vegetarian alternative. […]
Creme brulee is a French dessert made of cream and egg yolks, topped with caramelized sugar. The basic recipe involves boiling cream, beating in egg yolks, and chilling in ramekins before adding sugar and caramelizing it. Variations include adding spices, nuts, or liqueurs. The elegant dessert custard has a thick pudding base of cream and […]
Crème caramel is a French dessert with a custard base and caramel filling. It is easy to make and popular worldwide, with variations such as flan in Latin America and creme renversée in Italy. The dessert is typically served cold and can be flavored with vanilla or other extracts. To make it, scald two cups […]
Creme de cassis is a French blackcurrant liqueur with a sweet taste and red color. It can be served in a liqueur glass, mixed drinks, or as a dessert sauce. Kir, Tequila Sunrise, and Snake Bite are popular cassis drinks. It is also used in layered drinks and served as a digestif or aperitif in […]
Cream of rice is a vegan sweet treat made by cooking rice with water, non-dairy milk, and sweetener, then pureeing it and chilling it to create an ice cream substitute. It can be flavored and served with various toppings, and is low in calories. It can also be used as a filling for cakes and […]
Pots de crème is a French loose egg custard often cooked in small cups. It originated in the 17th century and can be presented in simple or elaborate ways. The base includes cream, eggs, and sugar, with variations including chocolate, pumpkin, blood orange, or lime. The mixture must be strained before being added to cups, […]
A creme brulee torch is a controversial kitchen tool used to caramelize sugar on custard. It is a portable device filled with flammable liquids and can cost up to $50. Chefs debate its necessity, with some preferring simple propane alternatives. The torch is also useful for other cooking techniques, but fire safety precautions should be […]
“Creme de la creme” means “the best of the best” and comes from French. It originally referred to the skimming of cream in agriculture, and is now a superlative phrase used to describe superior items. It has been adopted as a name for specific design elements and retail items, but has given way to less […]
