Creme Brulee

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Bring the cream to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. 2
   Remove from the heat.
3. 3
   Whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar in a medium bowl until they are pale yellow and thickened.
4. 4
   Whisk the warm cream into the egg mixture, a small amount at a time.
5. 5
   Add the vanilla extract and whisk until mixed in.
6. 6
   Pour the custard into six 8-ounce custard dishes.
7. 7
   Put the custard dishes in a deep baking dish lined with a tea towel.
8. 8
   Pour in boiling water so that it comes halfway up the sides of the custard dishes.
9. 9
   Bake until the custard is firm but still wiggles, about 40 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove from the water bath and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour
11. 11
    Preheat the broiler.
12. 12
    Top each custard with an even layer of turbinado sugar and broil until the sugar melts and bubbles.