[krem broo-ley, kreem; Fr. krem bry-ley] 
[krem broo-leyz, kreem; Fr. krem bry-ley] . French Cookery. | a custard that has been sprinkled with sugar and placed under a broiler until a brown crust forms on top. |
| crème brû·lée (krěm' brōō-lā') n. A custard with a crust of caramelized sugar. [French, burnt cream : crème, cream + brûlée, burnt, feminine past participle of brûler, to burn.] |