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Crème Brûlée Tart

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A creme brulee tart with a slice cut out.
Photo by Kenji Toma

In one of his sunny interpretations of French classics, Michael McCarty of Michael's in Santa Monica served crème brûlée in a crust. The smooth custard in a flaky shell with a crackling burnt-sugar top was one of his most popular desserts.

Cook's Notes:

•Dough can be chilled 1 week.
•Tart, without caramelized top, can be made 1 day ahead, then chilled (loosely covered once cool). Gently blot any moisture from surface before caramelizing.

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