Burnt Creme

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Heat cream over low heat until bubbles form around edge of pan.
3. 3
   Beat egg yolks and sugar together until thick and yellow, about 3 minutes.
4. 4
   Beating constantly pour cream in steady stream into egg yolks.
5. 5
   Add vanilla and pour into custard cups.
6. 6
   Place custard cups in baking pan, with 1/2 inch boiling water in bottom of pan.
7. 7
   Bake for 45 minutes.
8. 8
   Remove custard cups from water and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
9. 9
   Sprinkle each custard cup with granulated sugar.
10. 10
    Place on top rack under broiler and cook until sugar topping is medium brown.
11. 11
    Refrigerate before serving.
12. 12
    Serves 6.