With its silken custard and caramelized crisp topping, creme brulee ranks as a desert favourite. ''Creme Brulee'' features recipes by cooking expert Lou Seibert Pappas that will delight the most experienced chefs as well as first-time cooks, most calling for just four ingredients plus flavorings. From Balsamic Blackberry Brulee to Dried Cranberry Challah Creme Brulee to Kona Chocolate Marble Creme Brulee, ''Creme Brulee'' is an easy-to-use guide for creating sweet, savory, nutty, or chocolaty treats and desserts that are elegant and delectable. This 7 x 8 inches, 96-page book offering 52 recipes and 24 color photographs is the perfect guide to today's style of great home entertaining.