Logo
dictionary thesaurus

crème caramel

noun
crème car·​a·​mel | \ -kä-rə-ˈmel How to pronounce crème caramel (audio) or see caramel\

Definition of crème caramel

: a custard that has been baked with caramel sauce

Examples of crème caramel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 Momed in Atwater Village will offer a special à la carte menu featuring baharat beef & hummus ($12.50), Moorish Pacific white shrimp ($14.50), persimmon & pomegranate salad ($16.50), and cardamom creme caramel ($10.50). — Julie Giuffrida, latimes.com, "Where to eat out for Valentine's Day dinner," 5 Feb. 2018

First Known Use of crème caramel

1906, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for crème caramel

French, literally, caramel cream

Keep scrolling for more

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for crème caramel

crème caramel

noun
How to pronounce crème caramel (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of crème caramel

: a sweet dessert made of a smooth, thick custard covered in a caramel sauce

See the full definition for crème caramel in the English Language Learners Dictionary

WORD OF THE DAY

verbose

play

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!