Creme Brulee

Directions

1. 1
   Combine cream, vanilla bean and half of the sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Mix together remaining sugar and egg yolks.
3. 3
   Temper the egg mixture into the milk mixture; strain through a fine sieve.
4. 4
   Fill 4 ramekins with the mixture, leaving enough room on top for the sugar crust.
5. 5
   Place the ramekins in a water bath.
6. 6
   Bake at 350F until barely set, about 45 minutes.
7. 7
   Cool ramekins in water bath.
8. 8
   Remove ramekins and refrigerate overnight.
9. 9
   Set the ramekins in a pan filled with ice.
10. 10
    Cover the custard surface with sugar and carmelize under the broiler.
11. 11
    Serve immediately.