I've never ever screwed up creme brulee, and I've made it frequently. And I'm far from a perfect cook. Sometimes the texture isn't quite as smooth as I'd like or it's a little too thick (usually if I'm improvising and adding different ingredients), but I've never actually screwed it up to the point where it isn't absolutely delicious and fun to eat. My favorite is lemon bourbon creme brulee. Just make your regular creme, add bourbon, lemon juice, and a bit of zest. Espresso, chocolate, and pickled ginger are some other things I've added to creme brulees.
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