White Chocolate Creme Brulee

This is pre-caramelized sugar awesomeness

So I’m a very firm believer in that Christmas season does not and CANNOT begin until AFTER Thanksgiving.  You hear that upstairs neighbor blaring the Glee Christmas Album for the past 2 weeks? Now I can allow it (at a reasonable volume between the hours of 9 and 11). ((10 points if you got that movie reference)).

So now that Turkey Day has come and passed, we can start planning for our Christmas parties.  I really want to host a pseudo-swanky shin-dig this year.  Like a legit dinner party with snazzy appetizers and sparkling cocktails and people get a bit dressed up and just have a good time.  Sounds like all sorts of holiday magic, right?  Of course the night will end in a riveting game of Cranium, but who doesn’t love that? 

But one of my biggest worries when I have people over is making sure all the food is hot and ready on time.  It’s a total stress reliever when anything can be done ahead of time.  Here’s where this fantastic dessert comes into play.

1)      It looks totally fancy and classy- perfect for parties.

2)      Who doesn’t love something that comes in your own little personal ramekin. 

3)      It’s super simple and can be done HOURS ahead time.  Actually, it has to because it needs time to cool in the fridge. 

Added plus, it’s dairy-free.  You’ll be your lactose-intolerant’s friend favorite host.  And even if you aren’t dairy-adverse, you’ll never miss the crème.  The white chocolate more than enough makes up for it.