Why Crème Brûlée deserves more attention

Crème Brûlée rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The elegantly balanced complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using cream correctly takes real skill.

French cuisine is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. I encountered it first in a brasserie lunch and that context helped me understand it properly. Champagne is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Crème Brûlée is the dish to start with.