Trader Joe's Creme Brulee

Here is a great product that we just tried….. Trader Joe’s 4 Chocolate Dishes of Crème Brulee. It was a great “quick” dessert that we would serve again. If you like the vanilla taste and creamy “pudding-like” texture of a crème brulee, you will enjoy this dessert. Also as the package notes, they are 4 to a box so you can take out just as many as you need, and still enjoy some on another night.

Serving a fancy dessert like a crème brulee could not be easier… You just thaw them at room temperature for about an hour, and you are ready to eat. Each dessert comes ready in an individual chocolate cup so they are easy to serve and eat- no dish to soak and wash up afterwards…

Now, to be truthful this Trader Joe’s Crème Brulees are not “exactly” a replica of a traditional crème brulee. There is no signature “crispy sugar” crust burned on to the top of these brulees like in the traditional sense. Also the filling is more like a creamy vanilla pudding instead of the traditional egg custard. BUT if you are looking for an elegant dessert, with a little taste of chocolate to end a meal, that is like a crème brulee, this one is a winner.

We are sure you will agree: Chocolate, vanilla and all in an elegant thin chocolate shell. In fact these shells are so thin that you will want to follow the directions and remove them from their plastic packaging while they are frozen and allow them to thaw on a plate or platter.

Hint: we did not follow these simple directions/ recommendations from the Trader Joe’s package to remove them before they get a chance to thaw.  OOPS! Let’s just say that they still tasted good even if they looked a bit disfigured….

OK so please follow packaging directions and enjoy this dessert the next time you need a quick, fun “something” for dessert when you are shopping at Trader Joe’s.

Enjoy!

Creme Brulee package