Creme Brulee

By fuzzygroup

Ingredients

• 4 cups heavy whipping cream
• 9 egg yolks
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Brown sugar(or white sugar)

Preparation

Step 1

1. In kitchen aid combine cream, egg yolks and sugar.
2. Add to large saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Stir in vanilla.
3. Transfer to eight 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups. Place cups in a baking pan; add 1 in. of boiling water to pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° 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.
4. One hour before serving, place custards on a baking sheet. Sprinkle each with 1-2 teaspoons brown sugar. Broil 8 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes or until sugar is caramelized. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 8 servings.