I’m absolutely head over heels for crème brûlée in all its silky, crackly topped glory, and I’ve rounded up 23 ridiculously good flavors you need to try right now. From classic vanilla to dreamy mocha, bright citrus to cozy holiday spices, there’s a custard here for every craving. Grab your torch and fall in love.
1. Salted Caramel Crème Brûlée
You had me at salted caramel. This creamy caramel concoction is utterly incredible.
It’s flawlessly balanced between buttery toffee, creamy crème, and just a hint of salt. Oh, and you only need five ingredients and about 15 minutes, so it’s ideal for any night of the week.
2. Orange-Scented Crème Brûlée
This one has a beautiful orange flavor that’s light and refreshing. It’s delicate, but it does a fabulous job lifting the ultra creaminess of the whole dessert. Steep the cream with orange zest for a couple of hours to coax out just the right amount of bright citrus.
3. Gingerbread Crème Brûlée
Gingerbread crème brûlée is one of my favorite holiday specialties. It’s spiced to perfection, so you get lovely notes of ginger with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and vanilla in every single mouthful. All those warm, cozy flavors pop against the creamy custard, and the extra sugar on top is a treat.
4. Blueberry Crème Brûlée For Two
Blueberry and almond crème brûlée is the ideal summer dessert. It’s loaded with jammy blueberries and has a lovely nutty finish.
A layer of blueberry sauce goes into each ramekin first, and the custard gets flavored with vanilla and almond, which pairs so well. It kind of tastes like a cobbler, and I am totally here for it.
5. Snickerdoodle Crème Brûlée
Snickerdoodle crème brûlée is about to become your new obsession. Cinnamon spiced custard is the main event, and I seriously cannot get enough of this stuff. That warm cinnamon flavor with just the right amount of sweetness has me hooked.
6. Eggnog Crème Brûlée
Another beloved holiday treat is eggnog, and this dessert recipe is probably my favorite way to serve it. This crème brûlée is made with half eggnog and half heavy cream.
The result? A custard that’s velvety smooth, sweet, spiced, and completely ready for Christmas.
7. Apple Crème Brûlée
Get ready to enjoy the most craveable fall flavors in a brand new way because this creamy apple crème brûlée is irresistible. What’s the secret to that fantastic apple flavor?
Apple butter! Add spiced apple butter to the silky custard for cozy vibes and maximum fruity sweetness.
8. Cranberry Amaretto Crème Brûlée
Cranberry and Amaretto crème brûlée is a unique and intensely delicious treat you’ll crave again and again. Amaretto soaked cranberries are sweet, tart, and fruity with a nice boozy kick and a light nutty finish. Velvety custard mixed with those bright cranberries makes for a wonderful winter dessert.
9. Key Lime Crème Brûlée
I saved the best for last! This incredible take on the tasty pie is the ultimate upgrade and totally obsession worthy.
The bright and refreshing custard is filled with key lime flavor. It’s light, zesty, sweet, and flawless. Serve it with homemade Graham Crackers for the best homemade dessert ever.
10. Green Tea Crème Brûlée
Green tea, also known as matcha, is a popular Japanese ingredient that’s really versatile. The earthiness of matcha powder works beautifully with sweetened milk and cream.
This crème brûlée is no exception. You have to try this French Japanese fusion recipe. The flavors, the textures, and the overall perfection are totally worth every calorie.
11. Strawberry Crème Brûlée
If you prefer sweet, juicy strawberries to bright, tart raspberries, I’ve got just the thing. This strawberry crème brûlée is the ultimate berries and cream dessert. A layer of sweet strawberry jam on the bottom brings a burst of fruitiness that pairs beautifully with the creamy vanilla custard.
12. Classic Crème Brûlée
Crème brûlée means “burnt cream,” and this dessert is impressive, gorgeous, and completely luxurious. Vanilla is the most traditional flavor, so grab some high quality vanilla paste or beans. You’ll really taste that deep, floral richness, and I promise it’s worth the splurge.
13. Cafe Mocha Crème Brûlée
Any latte lovers in the group? Me too!
I’m completely obsessed with milky coffees in every flavor I can get my hands on. This mocha crème brûlée is like a dreamy latte turned into dessert. Coffee and chocolate together equal love
14. Grapefruit Crème Brûlée
Grapefruit crème brûlée is an elegant and balanced dessert that’s perfect for summer. Think of it as a play on a brûléed grapefruit, but so much better.
The custard is super creamy and has a bright, tart grapefruit flavor. Use grapefruit zest, juice, and segments for the best sweet and sour finish.
15. Pumpkin Crème Brûlée
Move over pumpkin pie, there’s a new dessert in town. This pumpkin crème brûlée is about to take over every fall holiday party.
It’s super yummy with that crunchy top, and you can make the whole thing ahead of time, which means less prep on the big day and more room in the oven. Just use pumpkin puree and a hint of cinnamon, then top with baked pastry leaves if you’re after that pie-like taste.
16. Lavender Crème Brûlée
Lavender is an elegant way to dress up a classic crème brûlée. It’s as effortless as steeping dried lavender in the heavy cream so the dairy soaks up all that floral flavor. Lavender can become overwhelming if left too long, but this method makes it perfect every single time.
17. Red Velvet Crème Brûlée
Transform your favorite cake into a luscious dessert with this red velvet crème brûlée recipe. This gorgeous treat is packed with rich flavors, including vanilla and just the right amount of chocolate. And that beautiful red color makes it the ideal treat for Valentine’s Day.
18. Fresh Mango Crème Brûlée
Tropical mango is a scrumptious choice for your next crème brûlée craving. In the height of summer, this tender custard will shine bright with mango flavor, even though you can’t see them at first. Like the raspberry recipe up top, you’ll layer mangoes right under the custard.
19. Peach Crème Brûlée
Get a taste of summer with this peach crème brûlée. Peaches and cream are a southern summer classic, so this recipe is a total no brainer. Best made with fresh fruit, I suggest chopping the peaches pretty small so they get nice and jammy under that velvety custard.
20. Lemon Crème Brûlée
Light, bright, and deliciously tart, this lemon crème brûlée is easy to love. It reminds me of a sweet lemon bar, but honestly, it’s even better. You get all the tangy magic of velvety lemon curd, and the custard’s sweetness keeps it from ever turning sour.
21. Maple Crème Brûlée
Maple is often associated with breakfast, but it’s good for so much more than just pancakes. This luxurious crème brûlée has insanely good flavor, and you only need six ingredients to pull it off.
Combine heavy cream, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, and maple syrup to make the custard. Then top it off with brûléed sugar and salted candied pecans. Wow!
22. Raspberry Crème Brûlée
At first glance, these look just like classic French custard. But they’re hiding a sweet little surprise. Tuck macerated raspberries into the bottom of each ramekin before you pour in the custard, and they’ll swirl up into the mix as they bake.
23. Perfect Chocolate Crème Brûlée
How do you make an already luxurious dessert even more decadent? Add chocolate!
Bittersweet chocolate turns mellow cream into something rich and beautifully balanced. It’s not too sweet, not too bitter, just heavenly, and that crunchy sugar brûlée makes every spoonful irresistible.
