Creme Brulee

By fcgra

Ingredients

• 4 Cups Heavy Whipping Cream
• 9 Egg Yolks
• 3/4 Cup Sugar
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• Brown Sugar

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine the cream, egg yolks and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160 degrees or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Stir in Vanilla.

Transfer to 6 oz ramekins or custard cups. Place cups in a baking pan, add 1 inch of boiling water to pan. bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until centers are just set (mixture will jiggle). Remove ramekins from water bath; cool for 10 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

One hour before serving, place custard on a baking sheet. Sprinkle each with 1-2 teaspoons brown sugar. Broil 8 inches from the heat for 4-7 minutes or until sugar is caramelized. Refrigerate Leftovers.