Creme Brulee

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 200F
2. 2
   Whisk egg yolks and sugar until the mixture turns pale.
3. 3
   Split the vanilla pod in half and use a knife to scrape out the seeds.
4. 4
   Mix the vanilla seeds in with the egg yolks and sugar.
5. 5
   Gradually, add the cream and whisk vigorously.
6. 6
   Pour the cream into the ramekins.
7. 7
   Bake for 1 hour.
8. 8
   Cool to room temperature and then refrigerate the ramekins for at least 2 hours.
9. 9
   For the caramel, sprinkle with brown sugar, and caramelize with a kitchen torch.
10. 10
    If you don't have a torch, place under the oven broiler.