Creme Brulee
Best wine varietals
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's crisp acidity balances the creamy texture of creme brulee.
Brachetto d'Acqui
Brachetto d'Acqui offers a sweet, fruity contrast to the caramelized sugar topping.
Moscato (Sweet)
Moscato (Sweet) complements the dessert's vanilla and caramel flavors with light sweetness.
Sauternes
Sauternes' rich sweetness and acidity enhance the custard's creamy richness.
Best cocktails with this
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
sweet/fat — caramel, coffee, cream echo creme brûlée; rich, decadent match
Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min
fat/sweet — White Russian style; coffee/cream complements custard and burnt sugar
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
fat/sweet — Irish cream and milk emphasize vanilla, cream and soft chocolate echoes
Punch bowl or large glass • Medium • 10 min
fat/sweet — milk + rum adds warm vanilla/rum notes that pair with custard creaminess
Coupe • Medium • 10 min
sweet/fat — dark rum + chocolate & vanilla reinforce rich dessert flavors
Shot Glass • Easy • 5 min
sweet/fat — chocolate + hazelnut intensify dessert chocolate notes, contrasts caramel top
Hurricane glass • Easy • 5 min
sweet/fat — banana & chocolate cream complements custard; playful, dessert-forward
Martini glass • Easy • 5 min
fat/sweet/herbal — mint adds freshness to Irish cream; nice palate cleanser with richness