Pistachio Rum Crème Brûlée

Pistachio Rum Crème Brûlèe: a unique, indulgent take on a classic French custard dessert
Crème Brûlée is a traditional French dessert that my daughter has developed quite a liking for. She is not alone. There is something about this rich, creamy custard, topped off with a hard, sugary layer of caramel goodness that appeals to all of us in this house.My daughter often asks me to make her favorite desert for her. Since she will be leaving for college soon, I decided to indulge, as my opportunities to do so will decrease exponentially in the coming years. Of course, Jackie and I had to figure out the right way to put a “Superman Cooks spin” on this recipe, as no one could ever accuse us as being “vanilla”.We kind of have a thing for pistachios. They add an instant punch to salads and snacks, and we always have them in our pantry. They were calling our name for this recipe; our Pistachio Rum Crème Brûlée was taking shape. I originally wanted to add pistachio extract, but it proved to be hard to find. We did have some rum extract left over from a holiday eggnog recipe, and I thought: why not? Jackie agreed. It took a few tries to get the proportions right (which meant several batches of crème brûlée; I heard no complaints), but I think we finally arrived at splendid version of our favorite decadent dessert.
The crunch of the pistachio and the hint of rum flavor make this Pistachio Rum Crème Brûlée quite heavenly. I think I may have found a treat that I can have ready and waiting for my daughter when she comes home for breaks. It is nice that they are made in individual serving dishes, as she may even have some to take back. As much as I dread those days, I know it is necessary a part of life. I can only hope that my cooking will always be something she looks forward to coming home to.

 

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