Recently my family of food moved to a new place and lucky for me, I ours is not the only new family in the neighborhood. As of the day I walked into
Crème Caramel LA they had only been open 102 days. This boutique bakeshop specializes in a creamy flan-like crème caramel custards. The friendly face in the picture is Mike, who upon my entering the shop, evangelized these desserts and converted me from a casual passerby, to a true believer. It was the tasting that did it. He let me try flavor after flavor until I couldn't find any one I liked better than the ube pie. The purple yam vegetable pie was something I had never tried before, but had I let my preconceptions stop me, I would have missed the best dish of all.
Before I checked out, I met the effervescent owner, Kristine, who told me a bit more about her cooking and the Filipino influenced sweets she serves. I was impressed with her vision and am excited to have this innovative entrepreneur in this part of the San Fernando Valley. I walked in expecting to pick up a small cookie, and left with an ube upside down pie, a baguette, and a box of "Unicorn Poop", a dolloped meringue rolled in multi-colored sugar, for the kids.
Custard Dessert Bakery [coffee] [eats]
[sweets]
Hours: Tues.-Sun. 8a.m. – 4p.m. |
Closed Mon.
14849 Burbank Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411
(818) 949-8352
