The best crème brûlée in Hong Kong

This Italian-Japanese fusion restaurant serves up a must-try caramelised pineapple crème brûlée ($98), for dine-in only. Served with vanilla ice cream and sweet and sour glazed pineapple, it gives a zesty burst of tropical flavour to contrast with the creamy brûlée core that makes for a decadent dessert highlight on Ammo’s menu. 

This Hong Kong-French patisserie opened its doors in 2009 and is especially known for its crème brûlée ($50), and it’s no wonder. The sugary crust gives way to a custard that’s savoury on the nose but then develops into something divinely sweet as it goes down. It's so tasty that you'll be scraping every last morsel of custard from the side of the ramekin it comes in.

This Tsim Sha Tsui local favourite specialises in homemade puffs and their twist on the classic crème brûlée sees their signature puff married with creamy custard. This crème brûlée puff ($34) is a sweet and custardy treat with a complex texture. The best part is, you can also eat the vessel that contains the custard! 

Although specialising in bread, Passion by Gerard Dubois also bakes up a mean crème brûlée ($46). The thick custard creation is probably the most voluminous on this list, served in a deliciously deep rectangular ramekin. Add a thin square of chocolate that gradually melts from the heat of the crust as you tuck in further and further, and you have a crème brûlée experience that you will never forget.

Opened in Hong Kong in 2010, Maison Eric Kayser is an artisanal baker and creator of desserts. Their crème brûlée ($35) is truly exquisite, with a pronounced vanilla flavour that permeates the thick, wobbly custard. It is smaller than most of the others on this list, but it makes up for this in its concentration of flavour.