Claire Saffitz Makes Crème Brûlée & Crème Caramel | Dessert Person

[@CSaffitz]

Crème brûlée or Crème Caramel, which will you make this weekend?

[@xyzpdq1122]

Yes❤

[@laurenschenck5355]

Both ❤❤❤

[@adrianahasbun548]

Both!❤️

[@houchi69]

Warm mixture also reduces bubbles in the final product, so you get the silky texture.

[@kalinkonrad1853]

Probably the crème caramel. And I am so excited cause I can use my vanilla paste from Heilala vanilla I just got!!!

[@juleswulms629]

This video has so much character: the chaos around the torch not functioning, Claire's husband featuring in the video, the drinks and boardgame, and finally Claire asking if they ordered pizza. The latter may seem uncharacteristic for a cook, but also so fitting for the stressful day. I'm not saying every video should be like this, but once in a while it is so cool to see these things :)

[@poop696969poop]

I love the energy of the orange kitty overseeing the chaos

[@meekaeelbooley]

Yes it actually made the video even more relatable ❤️

[@jvalentine3746]

These hijinks and the little animated faces on her appliances make her videos the gold that they are!

[@stevenbergom3415]

You know, I had the same problem with a torch going out while I was doing a brulet. And I'm pretty sure it was a Claire Saffitz recipe that I was doing! Seriously, the chaos gives a realism that makes me think that I can try -- and succeed -- these recipes.

[@Thiccalinda]

I personally find it so organic when cooking shows/videos show the chaos that actually happens while cooking. Things don't always go as they should when you cook; things get burnt, ingredients/tools go missing, overcooking/overbaking happens... Old cooking shows with recipes that came out perfectly from beginning to end were boring, they obviously had to record more than one take in more than one occasion, and yet we never got to watch any of that to make us feel more related and make the cooking experience for chefs seem a little more mundane. I think that's maybe why some people are afraid of cooking, we've grown up thinking that if it doesn't come out cookbook perfect you're a terrible cook and shouldn't even try again, when it's the complete opposite, practice makes perfect and you actually learn with every mistake 😊

[@caitly]

Whenever i come home to my dads for dinner, after we finish, he immediately asks me excitedly, “would you like…a crème brûlée??” And before I say yes he goes to the fridge and pulls out some packs of it from Costco. They’re pretty dang good. Now when he comes to my house, I’m gonna use this recipe and ask him the same thing, but pull out these babies, he’s been so supportive of me over the past few months, and I’ll use this as a way to say thanks!

[@alexasinger7520]

This is so incredibly wholesome 🥰

[@rainqueen3385]

Please update in comments when you do this. I need to know his reaction

[@banananana8034]

Thats so cute 🥰🥰

[@Jaylin156]

@@rainqueen3385 I need an update too, this is so sweet

[@Anodreth]

My heart omg 💗

[@samusmus6327]

I love this new chapter in Claires life!! So happy for her. This suits her.

[@mimischaefer8086]

my favorite thing about claire is how good of a teacher she is. she not only states every step but also gives the reason behind it. i enjoy it as an educator and baker!

[@kellyanntaylor9870]

The small tip about adding the vanilla extract after heating vs the same time as the vanilla bean makes all the difference and I really appreciate it ❤

[@andrewmccrea37]

My partner is going to be so happy when I make this for him. Thanks for the recipe, Claire- can't wait for the new book!

[@olivianeal3531]

I love that when things go wrong or require some experimentation you leave it in the video. It reminds me of my favorite parts of Gourmet Makes. It makes the things you're doing feel more accessible and it's just fun to watch. Would love to check in with the chickens again soon!!

[@Bubbles_710]

I make creme brulee for mom every year on her birthday. Sometimes i switch up the flavors. This year it was chai flavored 🥰

[@zaidamelendez9095]

In Latin countries we call it Flan. We make all different flavors. With coconut milk, pumpkin, chocolate and Flan and cake together.I love Flan more.I never use Half and Half so I will try this to see if it gets creamy.Remember if you over cook the caramel too much and it gets too dark it gets bitter.Thanks for the video.

[@namihashimoto3231]

Oh my god, this is the best episode- the explosive intro, Claire's husband and his hijinks, Claire freaking out with a cat in the background, drinking, a board game, and then the final product! I've never laughed so hard!

[@matheuscampos9869]

Creme caramel is really popular in Brazil, we call it “pudim” and it is usually a Sunday desert for family reunions, we love it. Thanks for the video and kisses from Brazil ❤

[@Syrkyth]

Yeah, standard propane torches will sputter out when over inclined/"upside down" because the liquid propane works its way through the torch and extinguishes the flame. You could have gotten a flexible hose adapter for it and you'd be able to use the tank "as is". But the new kitchen torch is always a good option too =D

[@DoktorQwerty]

This video could not have dropped at a better time, my wife's birthday is next week and crème brûlée is her favorite dessert; I planned on making it for her this weekend and now I have just the recipe to follow! Thanks, Claire!

[@BooksWithCarah]

I don't bake, don't even own a whisk, but I adore watching these videos, they are so calming. I just had surgery and am just binging Claire

[@evakurl]

Hi Claire! I actually made creme brulee before, and i think it turned out ok even at the first try!! I dont have a torch, so for everyone interested- you can do that in the oven, if it has a heating element on top. Turn it on real hot, and the sugar will melt in a couple of minutes. Thanks for reminding me how much i love this dish!

[@aliciaf1055]

I've done it under the grill - packed ice around the ramekins so the custard didn't split and put them under the grill for a couple of minutes.

[@brokenglassshimmerlikestar3407]

My oven has a heating element on top but not hot enough and it just made the cutard split 😢 I actually found that eating the custard itself is fine, since I don't have the tool to melt sugar

[@ellar8771]

This is my mum's favourite dessert so I'm so excited to try and make it for her. 😍.

[@OriginalElysian]

Love that we got to see Harris, and the last thing I expected to see in a Claire Saffitz video was Ticket to Ride!

[@jakegolding8388]

We made crème brûlée in class over the summer. I’m in culinary school. So glad you said to add salt into the dairy for the custard. Our instructor’s recipe did not include it and I thought it was way too sweet.

[@Nerd502]

This is literally me and my friends in the kitchen. We get 90% of the way, something goes wrong, we need a break, play a game, drink, come back to the 10%, but we def are ordering some takeout to pair with the thing we made!

[@redblur389]

This is the funniest Claire Saffitz video EVER! Love it all.

[@seabream]

Helpful tip: For people who want a non-flame option, some electric heat guns work well for creme brûlée. Various all-electric kitchens use them. You never need to worry about running out of gas or getting a massive flame jet by accident. You do need to manage the cable so you don't dunk it in your other custards or accidentally knock things off the counter, and in some kitchens, the outlets may not be conveniently located for it, but if you're used to electric hand mixers or immersion blenders you should be fine.

[@ChrisVDS5]

I love that you show us all of the bumps and mishaps along the way! It's so encouraging to me, as a very UNproffessional, to see that things don't always go smoothly, even for the professionals! Thank you!!

[@itsamebella5233]

i would trust you with my life. your dessert recipes never fail me. you’re the best claire

[@BlowUpTheOutsideWorld]

I greatly enjoyed the little pop punk early 2000's sitcom moment with Claire and Harris guest-starring the cat!

[@kayfarquar2034]

I appreciate knowing the right way to make custard. I've been doing the shortcuts all my life. Not to go into detail, but my method involves a blender. 🙂 I've made as many as 14 creme caramels at a time for a dinner party. It is so cool to let each guest turn the custard over into a saucer and watch the caramel descend. 🙂

[@Moooonriver70712]

I def use blender too for the flan/creme caramel

[@loganl3746]

I love it when something I'm cooking/baking just tastes so good after I've had problems making it. Love that relief.

[@MitchellRuth]

My wife just asked me to make creme brulee and here's the video! Perfect timing Claire, can't wait to try this.

[@maximilianurbanek911]

We are so excited for the new book!!!! I started making the fruitcakes from Dessert Person this week in anticipation of christmas! Wish me luck, they are the heaviest cakes I’ve ever made

[@mbhave5888]

Deodorant cans definitely relatable. Also a wonderful recipe covering all the worries I have while making a custard.❤

[@duffin.caprous]

Crème Brûlée is my absolute favorite dessert, for sure. Thanks for showing how to make it!

[@livesouthernable]

Claire and her husband are so wholesome. They are every couple. Wife: OMG! You’re gonna kill us all. 😬 Husband: What? This is perfectly normal. It’s fine Wife: 😳

[@cuttwice3905]

It is normal to use a torch like that if you've had a lot of shop experience. It is frowned upon by school teachers because teenagers are less than careful. Once you've practiced it's a cinch.

[@mattymattffs]

He's just being a boy

[@jessehachey2732]

@@mattymattffs What an archaic view of the world (and people). I bet you’re one of those crying over trans people in sports and other made-up nothingburger non-issue? 🙄🤦🏼‍♂️

[@zodiacbrave13]

The torch not working is because that kind isn't meant to be held upside down - the fuel in the tank is blocking the intake where the gas is supposed to be coming out. You have to hold those at a shallow angle. Look into torch lighters, those are perfect for creme brulee!

[@lindsayf9225]

I was looking for this comment. I used to use butane torches like that for my creme brulee because my partner had them and learned quickly the trick was to angle them properly and not shake them around so much.

[@scastellanos7923]

I've always liked "watery" flan, even though to most of my friends sounds unpleasant. Now I know it's called Creme Caramel!!! 🙌

[@karenb8200]

Creme brulee is my absolute favorite dessert! I've "made" it before from those premade ones you can get at the store where you only need to torch the sugar, and it was intersting to learn that you can do a second layer of sugar. That's why they were never quite right for me!

[@stephanienuce7711]

There is no other dessert I love more than custard! Thanks!

[@sangreefroelicher1058]

Thank you for the video! I’ve never made crème caramel but I am making it tomorrow as part of my cookery course at Ballymaloe cookery school (Ireland)…I just needed some reassurance I could do this…love all the cooking tutorials and recipes!

[@nicks.6524]

This video reminds me of the BA days when Claire would do Gourmet Makes and everything would go wrong, she would ask for help, mildly panic and then it all would turn out perfect.

[@fatxasian]

The part with Harris gave SUCH Jenna and Julien Virgo and Aries in the kitchen vibes and it was an absolute delight

[@ABlueDahlia]

Custard is so comforting.

[@justwatching2428]

The blow torch incident had so much gourmet bakes energy. Took me back.

[@Paul-xj8ln]

Team both! The edited explosion at the beginning made me shriek with laughter 😂😂😂😂

[@nickmarkley2017]

Claire + Ticket to Ride ... two of my favorite things! Great episode!

[@stinkyjunglebird]

excellent opening, I always appreciate the edits.

[@dianehamstra4333]

Lovely demonstration of classic techniques for a classic dessert. And my favorite uncle was named Harris. I’ve never known anyone else with that name. Thank you for all of this.

[@kathleenj6140]

I was so excited to receive my copy of What's for Dessert and it is exceeding my expectations! Made the creme caramel for a casual get together on Sunday. It was delicious and made me (and all my guests so happy). I will definitely be making again. Also looking forward to trying the recipe as creme brulee!

[@AllTheArtsy]

Creme caramel is popular in the Philippines where it's called leche flan. But instead of baking, it's steamed, because very few people actually have ovens and bake here.

[@tezmaggot]

Vanilla hack: to extract as much flavor as possible from the vanilla beans, soak the scraped beans and seeds in a neutral alcohol like vodka for an hour and then add that to your half and half. The only caveat will be that you'll need to boil the mixture a bit longer to allow the alcohol to evaporate but the outcome will be a much stronger vanilla flavor.

[@arianemariano3807]

I literally laughed out loud when Claire burst 💥 into flames 🔥! Great recipe…One of my favorites ❤

[@mrp1015]

I love this channel and I love Claire, she’s incredibly talented and it makes me so happy that she’s become super successful in her own right. The only thing I’d ask to change, is that you pop up metric measurements alongside the imperial, for us across the pond in the land of awful politics. Thanks a lot and keep up the awesome work!

[@cypriennezed5640]

Alternative title: Claire and Harris Play with Fire

[@crpCph]

I think Claire's attitude towards each recipe she presents is kind of attitude I need in my life in general

[@sofielarkin491]

Omg omg omg my two favourite desserts all in one I’m so happy

[@kisttoe]

THIS IS THE GREATEST COOKING SHOW IN THE HISTORY OF COOKING SHOWSSSSSSSSSS.😤😤😤😢😭

[@laurapiacentinicasarin8205]

Nothing like a claire update during lunch time for me to get VERY hungry for dessert and have nothing in the fridge

[@travismendonca]

The jump scare at the beginning 😭 I was so scared for Claire! Whoever put that in there 😑😑🤭

[@kalinkonrad1853]

This video made me laugh so hard. I am so excited to make this recipe and I am extra extra excited for her new cookbook!!!

[@nannybells]

i cant bake or anything but i made creme brulee for the first time a couple years ago and it was bomb, cant wait to try claire's recipe!

[@4321chanson]

I didn't think I could love Claire any more, but when she said 'I love custard' I just swooned a little I think (Also, blowtorch? Heck yeah! Julia would be delighted)

[@krisdikeman3879]

My mom would make the Crème, and my dad was always delighted to use the heavy-duty workshop blowtorch to brûlée it. They were an unstoppable team.

[@jessray6913]

Amazon sells a tiny torch that is shaped closer to a gun and is easy to use, but doesn't come with the butane you will need! I used it for crème brulee cookies and it worked perfect :)

[@NJ-pd1mp]

Petition for more Claire and Harris content

[@bethanderson2940]

Claire, so good to see you laughing! I miss that. Happy holidays!

[@sylvillant]

These videos are the reason I wish I could double-like things, like on Netflix 😍

[@skortyspice]

watching that shorting out torch made me so anxious especially with Archie in the background. I'm so glad you put the video on hold instead of powering through.

[@vivadevega]

The torch section had me in stitches. It was like between hubby and I. Lol I loved it! And adore you!!!

[@twocvbloke]

I LOVE creme caramel, when holidaying in france in '95 it was my go-to dessert just about everywhere we went, it's soooooogood!!! :D

[@CarlosSoto-on6re]

Omg the explosion at the begining had me on the floor. Love this recipe!!

[@Bobbijart444]

Haha I loved this video!! Your hubby should definitely try and "help" more 😂😂

[@MrThrift123]

used a heatgun quiet a few times instead of a bunsen still works

[@lechatbotte.]

Oh my gosh creme brûlée is my favorite!!!

[@tayladebeer]

That explosion 😂 I can't deal!

[@camicri4263]

Love them both! My pick would be crèm caramel because of the nostalgia! My mom made the best ever and now she doesn't know how to do it any longer.

[@jordinner]

Thanks for all the great recipes. You make my own food channel a better one! 🧡

[@joshuahutchings558]

I LOVE Claire's look at the camera while Harris is messing with the torch. It's the same look she used to get with Brad.

[@Kogobean]

i legit laughed at the torch part omg, the absolute chaos. glad your husband was able to find a kitchen torch!

[@joegolok]

The reason why that first torch keeps going out is because the liquid basically chokes out the oxygen required. I think? I had one of those models first. The Bernzomatic TS8000 Claire was looking up has a valve to prevent that issue when you invert the torch.

[@UnsterblichFujoshi]

The back of a (very) hot spoon can caramelize the Crème Brûlée too!

[@MichaelAlthauser]

Sugar in the raw works really, really well instead of the granulated white sugar. You get a nice good layer of crunchy caramelized sugar without needing to do two layers.

[@NorthernDoorAutumn]

Oh my goodness, I am SO glad I watched this video! Every other recipe I’ve seen was such a thin layer of the torched sugar. I think the second layer of sugar will make such a difference. 🫶🫶🫶

[@swankyangelo]

Wow! I’m here early for what’s going to be an iconic video! FLAN!! Just in time for the holiday.

[@christineclark7560]

Just joined Patreon~

[@CSaffitz]

thanks Christine, welcome to the community!

[@adrianahasbun548]

I’ve never made crème brûlée, but we’re definitely baking one on the weekend with my husband using your recipe, we’re big fans of all of your desserts!❤️

[@kellycontreras333]

Hi Claire! Here in Venezuela Créme Caramel is called "quesillo", the onlt difference is that we pour some rum into the custard

[@sylviasayers9332]

My favorite dessert. I made your Brûlée pumpkin pie last year. It was a hit.

[@iancryar6431]

I remember well my first crème brûlée and yeah it was in the 90s 1995 to be somewhat specific and it really rocked

[@niamhmccabe5955]

Claire posting this on GBBO's custard week is perf

[@annika1837]

so excited to see some savoury recipes as well!!

[@cynthiawilson8294]

Most entertainment & best dessert in one video.

[@bridget471]

Mmm crème brûlée. I loved Harris’s chaotic pyrotechnic cameo!

[@wombat6]

I love the chaotic energy when the husband takes over. Even the cat's like "oh boy I wanna see this" 🤣

[@gabsofine]

I was laughing so hard at Archie taking the torch chaos opportunity to do some snooping

[@alessandropace5142]

The mmm of the verdict at the end always makes me laugh it's the best part of any Claire's videos

[@jasmineb5252]

There's a dessert we have called choco-flan which is half chocolate cake and half flan and it's soooo good!!

[@lizroberts3827]

fair warning if you plan on making these- my custards took WAY longer than 30 min, closer to 45-50 min. had to discard my full batch with the vanilla bean and try again next day with a half batch using just regular extract. they just came out of the oven. i was worried about overcooking yesterday, but safe to say go longer if you aren’t sure!

[@andreaorru4178]

this brought back some righty tidy lefty loosy memories

[@umq5147]

Wonderful video. Thank you

[@pucciann]

CONTRAST! Crème brûlée is one of the BEST ever --cold, smooth, rich custard topped with a layer of shattered hot sugar glass, hot, crunchy, creamy cool, rich: perfection. Thank you Claire-- As Stephan would say: this episode had everything Claire, kitchen, hijinks, an explosion, delay, a board game and Harris (alas, no Dan Corteze).

[@eugeniaedits]

I am on a diet and crème brûlée is my absolute favorite. I feel like I just had one by watching this. Claire you are the best ♥️

[@ValueRobot]

Congrats on 1M subs @Claire Saffitz