Aldi Shoppers Are Loving These Crème Brûlée Bowls

For those who love cool, creamy, spoonable desserts, one confection is truly king — crème brûlée. French for "burnt cream," the custardy mixture of heavy cream, eggs yolks, sugar, and vanilla bean with a shattering sugar crust is, in the eyes of many, the very picture of elegance (via Food Network). Just two problems: To make it at home you need a blow torch, and to get it at a restaurant, you might have to shell out double-digit dollars. However, Aldi's new offering eliminates both of these issues.

Aldi fan Instagram @aldi.mademedoit posted a photo of the grocer's new Specially Selected frozen crème brûlée, described as a "rich and creamy vanilla custard with brown sugar topping ready for caramelizing [in the oven] in its own ceramic dish." The frozen dessert is imported from France, comes with two single-serving crème brûlées per package, and goes for $4 to $5 depending on location, according to Redditors. Based on the comments on @aldimademedoit's post, they're selling out fast, so keep an eye on your location's frozen aisle for its return.

The sweetness isn't over once you finish the last bite of your Aldi crème brûlée, which @aldi.mademedoit calls a two-in-one treat. Why? The ramekins included in the package are ceramic and can be reused for anything from breakfast dishes to more custard-based desserts. An Instagram commenter suggests using them for oven-baked over-easy eggs, while Redditors recommend them for tapas and chips, melty goat cheese with marinara, or highly refined cat-food bowls.

If you get your hands on the treat, Redditors have a few cooking tips. While the package instructions say to broil the crème brûlées for two minutes, some customers found that 10 minutes is best for the crispiest crust — and if you have a blow torch, even better. Let it cool, crack the shell with a light tap of a spoon, and dive into "the highly enjoyable dessert," says one Reddit user who has already pledged to buy it again.