creme brulee

By momofsixplus1

Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 4 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons 100% pure bourbon vanilla extract
• 10 teaspoons brown sugar, divided

Preparation

Step 1

preheat oven to 325.

scald cream using a double boiler, if available

whisk eggs, sugar and vanilla in a separate bowl. temper the eggs by mixing 2 tablespoons of hot cream into the yolk mixture. stir the tempered yolks into the cream. strain cream and evenly divide the mixture between 5 broil-safe ramekins. place ramekins ina 1-inch waterbath.

bake for 45-50 minutes or until set. remove ramekins from waterbath and cool on wire rack 10 minutes. refrigerate a minimum of one hour.

just before serving, sprinkle 2 teaspoons brown sugar evenly over each ramekin. broil 3-4 inches from the heat for 2-5 minutes until sugar is melted. serve immediately.