Brûlée Your Store-Bought Pie For An Easy Homemade Look
A brûlée top traditionally acts as a caramelized sugary seal for creamy custards - but it can also serve as a special homemade topping for store-bought pies.
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A brûlée top traditionally acts as a caramelized sugary seal for creamy custards - but it can also serve as a special homemade topping for store-bought pies.
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