Burnt Creme

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Heat cream over low heat until bubbles form around edge of pan.
3. Beat egg yolks and sugar together until thick, about 3 minutes.
4. Gradually beat cream into egg yolks. Stir in vanilla and pour into 6 (6 ounce) custard cups.
5. Place custard cups in baking pan that has about 1/2 inch water in the bottom.
6. Bake until set, about 45 minutes.
7. Remove custard cups from water and refrigerate until chilled.
8. Sprinkle each custard with about 2 teaspoons sugar.
9. Place on top rack under broiler and cook until topping is medium brown.
10. Chill before serving.
11. Makes 6 servings.