Creme Brulee

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Heat cream in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
3. 3
   In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks and granulated sugar. Add in vanilla.
4. 4
   While stirring continuously, gradually pour cream mixture into egg mixture until well mixed.
5. 5
   Pour the mixture through a sieve.
6. 6
   Evenly pour the mixture into eight 2 oz.sized ramekins.
7. 7
   Set ramekins into a large pan enough to fit all 8 ramekins. Fill the pan with hot water until it comes up to about halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
8. 8
   Bake for 18 minutes or until the sides are set and the center is hardly jiggling.
9. 9
   Let cool on wire racks then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
10. 10
    Before serving, sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon of brown sugar onto each of the ramekins then caramelize with a torch.