Crème Brulee

Directions

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   Preheat oven to 325°F.
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   Scald cream using a double boiler, if available.
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   Whisk eggs, sugar and vanilla in a separate bowl. Temper the eggs by
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   mixing 2 tablespoons of hot cream into the yolk mixture. Stir
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   the tempered yolks into the cream. Strain cream and evenly
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   divide the mixture between 5 broil-safe ramekins. Place
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   ramekins in a 1-inch waterbath.
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   Bake for 45 to 50 minutes,or until set. Remove ramekins from water bath
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   and cool on wire rack 10 minutes. Refrigerate a minimum of
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    one hour.
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    Just before serving, sprinkle 2 teaspoons brown sugar evenly
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    over each ramekin. Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat for 2 to 5 minutes until sugar is melted. Serve immediately.
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    Note: For a crunchy topping, use a kitchen torch to brown the topping.