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Carbonero Cream (Carbonero Creme)

Carbonero Cream (Carbonero Creme)

Cream-colored pepper with tropical flavor, smooth heat, and versatile culinary use.

Rare, flavorful, and grown for gardens that like it a little louder.

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  • 🔥 Heat Level

    Superhot

  • 🌡️ Scoville (SHU)

    350,000–850,000+ SHU

  • 🌿 Species

    Capsicum chinense

  • 🎨 Fruit Color

    Green to cream/ivory

  • ⏳ Days

    90–110 days

  • 🪴 Container

    Yes

The Variety

Carbonero Cream is a modern hybrid derived from the Carbonero pepper line, originally developed by breeder Tony Sherwood. It is known for its creamy white coloration and strong flavor profile.

The pods are lantern-shaped and ripen to a soft ivory color, offering both visual appeal and versatility.

Flavor & Heat

Carbonero Cream delivers a fruity, citrus-forward flavor with tropical undertones and a smooth sweetness. The heat can range from hot to superhot depending on the plant.

Its balanced flavor makes it ideal for sauces, fermenting, and fresh culinary use.

Garden Notes

Plant outdoors only after temperatures are consistently warm. Carbonero Cream thrives in full sun with well-drained soil.

Plants are compact (2–3 feet tall) and productive, making them ideal for containers and small gardens. Some variation in pod shape and heat may occur due to hybrid genetics.

🌱 Before You Plant

🌱 Check Night Time Temps

Peppers are warm-season plants and need heat to thrive.

Do not plant outdoors until after the danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures stay consistently mild.

Planting too early can slow growth and delay your harvest. Give peppers full sun, warm soil, and a little patience — they’ll take off when the season is right.

🌶️ Why Loud Peppers

We grow peppers across the full spectrum — from extreme heat to refined flavor.

Carbonero Cream represents the culinary side, where flavor, color, and versatility come together.

From soil to scorch.