Anyone who has watched an episode of The SimpsonsOpens in a new tab these past 30 yearsOpens in a new tab knows that Homer has a sweet tooth. And then some. We think of Homer, we think of donutsOpens in a new tab. But Homer’s palette extended far beyond just that. In the season eleven episode “Guess Who’s Coming to Criticize Dinner,” Homer becomes a restaurant critic for The Springfield Shopper. But his column was actually ghost-written by Lisa.
When Homer becomes a feared critic in townOpens in a new tab, the restaurant owners decide to take him out. And we don’t mean “take him out to dinner.” We mean it in The SopranosOpens in a new tab sense. And their method of getting rid of Homer? With a poisonous éclair, “La Bombe.” Described by its chef as “a premeditated éclair with 25 pounds of butter per square inch, chocolate so dark light cannot escape its surface, and a staggering 1 million calories.”
Ok, so that’s not literally possible in our non-animated reality. Because, ya know, there’s the whole laws of physics thing. But YouTube cooking channel Babish Culinary UniverseOpens in a new tab, someone has made a (non-lethal) “La Bombe” éclair. You can watch the full video on how to make the éclair that nearly killed Homer above.
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We think someone should find a way to serve this wonderful-looking eclair in The Simpsons area in the Universal theme parks. That has instant hit written all over it. And now, they know how to make a proper one. Babish Culinary Universe has plenty of other pop culture-inspired cooking videos. These include several other ones showcasing Simpsons treats, like the Good Morning BurgerOpens in a new tab. You can also make the cookie catOpens in a new tab from Steven Universe, and different kinds of foods from movies like Hook, and a two part videoOpens in a new tab featuring the culinary delights from the Lord of the Rings movies.
Be sure to check these videos and a whole lot more at the Babish Culinary UniverseOpens in a new tab YouTube channel.
