Creme Brulee

Directions

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   ["Heat whipping cream in top of double boiler till hot.", "In a bowl, beat eggs.", "Add vanilla and beat till thoroughly combined.", "Pour cream slowly over eggs, beating all the time.", "(It's easier if you place the egg-bowl in your sink--less messy, easier to control).", "Return mixture to double boiler and cook, stirring constantly, till mixture heavily coats the spoon.", "Pour into lightly buttered 6-7 oz.", "oven proof custard cups.", "Chill overnight in refrigerator.", "To Serve:.", "Cover custard with 1/4\" layer of sieved light brown sugar