There are many theories about the origin of the dessert, and several countries take credit for its creation. In France, the inventor of creme brulee is considered to be the cook of the Duke of Orleans, who compiled a written recipe. The English say that this dish was first prepared at the University of Cambridge in the 17th century, and in their favor is the fact that even the French for a long time called creme brulee "English cream." And in Spain they believe that the dessert was invented by nuns to treat a bishop who came to the monastery.