Creme Brulee

Directions

1. 1
   In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, combine the beaten eggs, light cream, sugar and salt; cook and stir over medium heat about 10 minutes, or until custard coats a metal spoon.
2. 2
   Remove from heat; cool at once by placing pan in the sink or a bowl of ice water, stirring 1 to 2 minutes.
3. 3
   Stir in vanilla.
4. 4
   Pour into
5. 5
   a 1-quart casserole dish.
6. 6
   Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
7. 7
   Press brown sugar through a sieve over the custard.
8. 8
   Set the casserole in a pan of ice cubes and cold water.
9. 9
   Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat for 1 or 2 minutes or until sugar turns golden brown and a bubbly crust forms.
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    Serve warm or chilled.