Creme Brulee

Directions

1. 1
   Heat cream in heavy saucepan just until bubbles form around the edge of pan.
2. 2
   In double boiler top, with electric mixer, beat yolks with granulated sugar until thick and light yellow. Gradually stir in cream.
3. 3
   Place over hot, not boiling, water. Cook, stirring constantly, until it coats a metal spoon, about 15 minutes. Add the vanilla.
4. 4
   Strain custard into a 1-quart shallow baking dish.
5. 5
   Refrigerate 8
6. 6
   hours or overnight.