"Janet" > ha scritto nel messaggio
>> So what about it? Is the creme part of a creme brulee supposed to be
>> sweet? How sweet?
>
> "Not very". It's supposed to be a subtle contrast of taste and > texture
> ; the sweet-hard-crunchy- top surface contrasting with the
> creamy soft underneath. I like to be (subtly) aware of the vanilla in >
> the cream.

I agree with this in the main, except that I like other flavors besides
vanilla, too. Like ginger and pumpkin. They're never really sweet,
however.