Burnt Cream Brulee

Directions

1. 1
   Heat 1/2 cup whipping cream and chocolate morsels in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until chocolate melts.
2. 2
   Cool slightly.
3. 3
   Pour mixture evenly into 6 round baking dishes and set aside.
4. 4
   Whisk together the remaining 2 whipping cream, egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla until sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth.
5. 5
   Pour evenly into prepared baking dishes, and place on 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
6. 6
   Add hot water to large dish to depth of 1/2 inch.
7. 7
   Bake at 275° for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
8. 8
   Cool custards in water in pan on wire rack.
9. 9
   Remove custards from pan, cover and chill for 8 hours.
10. 10
    Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar over each custard and place in baking pan.
11. 11
    Broil 5 1/2 inches from heat until sugar melts.
12. 12
    Let stand 5 minutes to allow sugar to harden. Yields 6 servings.