20 desserts to try before you die

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Creme brulee

France seems to have a sort of monopoly on desserts, although it's not that surprising given their expertise in pastry making and baking (which goes back centuries). Creme brulee is a French classic composed of custard that's lightly caramelized on top, using a small torch when serving, hence the translation: "burnt cream." Some might say it has a better ring in its original language...