Creme Brulee

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300°.
2. 2
   Adjust the rack to the center of the oven.
3. 3
   Place six 6-oz. ramekins in a larger baking pan, making sure the larger pan is at least 1/2 inch deeper than the ramekins. Bring the cream, 1/2 c. sugar, and the vanilla bean and scraped seeds to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium heat.
4. 4
   Remove from the heat, cover the pan with plastic film and let steep for 15 minutes.