Creme Brulee

Directions

1. 1
   Combine heavy cream, milk, and vanilla bean.
2. 2
   Heat to boil.
3. 3
   Remove from heat and steep 10 minutes with vanilla bean.
4. 4
   Scrape bean seeds into the milk mixture.
5. 5
   With an electric mixer, combine eggs and sugar.
6. 6
   Add the milk mixture in a steady stream.
7. 7
   Skim foam.
8. 8
   Divide into 8 small ramekins (about 5 oz. each) set in baking dish and pour enough hot water around ramekins to come 1/2 way up the sides.
9. 9
   Place in 325 degree oven for approximately 25-30 minutes, until just set (trembles slightly).
10. 10
    Cover top with brown sugar.
11. 11
    Carmelize under broiler.