Monday, December 20, 2010

Creme Brulee'

2 c whipping cream
1/2 c sugar
5 egg yolks
1 T vanilla extract

1/2 c firmly packed light brown sugar

Whisk together first four ingredients until sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth.  Pour evenly into 5 (5x1) round baking dishes; place dishes in a pan of hot water.

Bake at 275 for 45 minutes or until almost set.

Remove from pan and cool.  Cover and chill 8 hours.

Just before serving, sprinkle brown sugar over each custard.  Place in a pan of ice and run under the broiler until brown sugar melts.  Let stand until sugar hardens.

four, six, or eight ounce custard cups may be used.  Adjust cooking time.

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