| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Use a baker's torch on | ||
| Crème ____, dessert with a torched top | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | 02 Jun 2024 |
| French burnt custard dish, creme ... | ||
| Crème ___ (dessert) | New York Times | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Creme ___ | Wall Street Journal | 07 Oct 2017 |
| Creme ___ (custard dessert) | Wall Street Journal | 16 Feb 2017 |
| Burned-over woodland |