Maple creme brulee for two.
Crème brulee is my ace in the hole. It’s the kind of thing I like to keep in my back pocket and pull out when I need it. Frequently, I have 2 ramekins in the fridge awaiting a sprinkling of sugar and a pass of the torch. It’s not a bad thing to serve when your boyfriend or husband is a little mad at you. One bite of rich creaminess paired with crunchy sugar and you’re out of the dog house. You can trust me on this one.
See, I wasn’t going to talk about this because I like to pretend my life is a perfect square box all wrapped up with pretty ribbon. But it ain’t. My life is not all clean counters, empty dishwashers, and non-mildew smelling sponges. Nor is it all petite ramekins, small whisks and eggs that perfectly separate themselves.
Mr. Dessert For Two and I spent all of last month apart. I decided on my birthday that I wanted to be alone on the road of life. Do birthdays make anyone else do crazy things? It wasn’t so much him as it was that the idea of marriage paralyzes me with fear. I wanted to push him away from me just in case we got married and things didn’t work out exactly like I thought they should. Just in case I woke up next to him and hated my life one day. In case my logic is failing you: I feel like if I wake up alone and hate my life, it’s my own fault. I like to be in complete control of my life: my time, my space, my feelings, my heart. I want to be the only one in charge. Yes, it’s a lonely life, but it’s a safe life. If I love no one, then no one can let me down. If I didn’t have everything I wanted in life, it was up to me to get it—I don’t want to depend on anyone.
I feel a little like a freak: I don’t know why marriage terrifies me, while every other woman is elated at the thought of a big white dress. I don’t know how other women can put on a shiny diamond ring everyday and announce to the world that they have found the only person with whom they want to spend their life. What if you meet someone great at 50 and you’re stuck with the person you married at 27? What do you do?! These thoughts used to race through my head almost daily.
The thing about me and Mr. Dessert For Two is that marriage has always been on the table: he told me on our third date that I'm the woman he wants to marry and he asked me to “just let him know in my own little way that I was ready.” When he said that almost a year ago, I instantly picked a fight and pushed him away. That’s what any sensible woman does when the perfect man walks in your life, right? Tell me I'm not the only one.
Well, last month was a long one. I did a lot of thinking, and I’ve decided that the 27th year of my life is going to be a good one. The path Mr. Dessert For Two and I want to travel on sounds much better than the one I was planning alone. We have plans to buy land and create a farm that’s more than just a source of income: we want our farm to be the center of our lives, and maybe even the center of our little town. We decided we’d rather have 50 acres close to the city than 500 acres far outside the city because life is richer with people in it---including husbands.
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On a small but very special side note: I'd like to thank all Veterans for their service today, especially Mr. Dessert For Two. And I'd also like to wish the Marine Corps a very happy 236th birthday. Ooo-rah!
Makes 2 ramekins of maple creme brulee made with maple syrup. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.Maple Creme Brulee for Two
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 458Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 438mgSodium: 132mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 0gSugar: 31gProtein: 12g
Sandra says
Yummy, I can only imagine what the maple syrup does to this. You have an amazing amount of insight and it will serve you well. I'm happy that you and Mr. Dessert for Two are willing to make big changes and sacrifices to create your lives together. Mr. Sweets and I have been married for 35 yrs. Sometimes it seems like a lifetime and at others only a few years. Let me tell you it's not all Maple Creme Brulee and Chocolate cake. No one can make you more angry then your husband, and no one can make you happier; except for your kids and that's another story!! Congratulations~
Joanne says
I totally understand that is TOTALLY something I would do...pick a fight when someone says basically the most perfect thing that anyone could say or take time off from a relationship just because it's a little too amazing. It makes no sense either but I still totally get it. I'm so happy that you made the decision you did, though. I think you and Mr. Dessert For Two are going to be SO happy!
Creme brulee is kind of the most awesome dessert out there. And you maple-ified it. Even more rock star.
Mari says
I am sure it is delicious. I have a long time I do not prepare creme brulee. This maple brulee is perfect for autumn. I should try it. Thanks.
Have a great weekend :)
Lynda Agen says
Hey Dearie! Birthday are, according to something I read many years ago, the finishing-off time of the years 'work'. If you don't complete what you are 'suppose' to work on in a year it all come due and present itself to you the last six weeks for your birth date. I've seen this happen in my life and if you look at others when they're going through really rough times, it's usually within six weeks before that big day. Don't worry about being married or not married, remember that little song "Row, Row, Row your Boat, Gently down the Stream"? words to live by.
And, Thank You for your wonderful blog with recipes!!! ;-}
I wish blessings upon You.
Ann says
Happy Birthday! The recipe is fantastic and the farm sounds wonderful! As for marriage - it's a leap of faith! I was VERY lucky and married at the ripe old age of 19. I've been married for almost 30 years now and honey bunny still makes my heart beat faster. You never know....
Jamie says
What a beautiful post. I think that I could have written almost all of it except, at the age of 27 after several people (from boyfriends to just friends to acquaintances had asked me to either marry them or move in with them) I saw JP and I just knew. And apparently he did, too. The rest, as they say, is history that has, so far, lasted almost 25 years and it is better today than it was all those years ago. You just know. And I love the idea of a farm (that, too, is one of the things on our list!). And crème brulée? We also love it. That and Panna Cotta are our two go-two desserts.
Kulsum at JourneyKitchen says
Happy Birthday to you! I think this recipe would be perfect to make on coming weekend!
Christine (The Raw Project) says
Great post and what a year for you! I can relate to your marriage woes, it took us over 10 years to finally do it. This recipe looks fabulous and I'm sure my hubby would go nuts over it! And it was awesome seeing you last weekend, too bad we didn't get more time to hang out.
Feast on the Cheap says
Yes! Love creme brulee and I love maple syrup, a win-win
Tiffany says
I am somewhat commitment phobic, even with fun things! A vacation 8 months from now? What if something happens and we can't go?!! :)
Am I the only one who only likes maple on my pancakes and french toast? What can I add instead of the maple to make sure the consistency is right?
Tiffany says
Nevermind, I found it!