Crème Brulee
Ingredients
6 egg yolks
6 tablespoons sugar
3 cups half-and-half cream
1 vanilla pod or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup light brown sugar
Instructions
Step 1
Beat egg yolks slightly. Add sugar; beat 5 minutes or until eggs are lemon-coloured.
Step 2
Place cream and vanilla pod in top of double boiler; bring to boil. Pour small amount of hot mixture, beating constantly. Return to remaining hot mixture; cook over hot water 3 to 4 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove vanilla pod.
Step 3
Pour mixture into heat-resistant serving dish. Chill 6 to 8 hours or until set.
Step 4
Sift brown sugar; sprinkle evenly over custard. Place under broiler about 4 inches from source of heat. Broil, watching carefully, 3 to 4 minutes or until brown sugar melts. Chill before serving.
