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> "Damaeus" > wrote in message
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>> I made creme brulee for the first time a few weeks ago. I had never had
>> it before. I had only had creme caramel, which I did like. What
>> surprised me about the creme brulee is that the creme part wasn't very
>> sweet at all. There was a hint of sweetness, but not enough to really
>> overcome the taste of plain old cream.



That's the standard creme brulee, the topping is supposed to provide the
sweetness. I prefer flan for exactly that reason, the custard is a bit
sweeter and the caramel sauce is easier to eat with each spoonful.

gloria p