What does the French word brulee mean?

burned
Definition of brûlée

: a piece of burned-over woodland.

What does crème brûlée slang mean?

: a rich custard topped with caramelized sugar.

How do you do brulee?

Where did crème brûlée originate?

France

Spain

England

Crème brûlée/Origins
At first glance, it would appear to be the quintessential French dessert. After all its name is French for “burnt cream” but the true origins of crème brûlée are not straightforward. In fact, France, England, and Spain all have claimed to be the country of origin to the crème brûlée.