Creme Brulee

Courtesy of Mr. Food Test Kitchen 4 Servings • 35 Min. Cook Time • 4 Hr. 15 Min. Chill Time

Ingredients
Add 2 c. (1 pint) heavy cream
Add 1/2 c. milk
Add 1 c. sugar, divided
Add 6 egg yolks
Add 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, milk, 1/2 cup sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla. Cook 30 minutes, stirring frequently. (Be careful not to boil.)

2. Remove from heat and beat 5 to 6 minutes, or until smooth and thick. Divide equally among four 1-cup custard cups. Chill 4 to 6 hours, or until custard is very firm.

3. In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt remaining sugar until golden, then pour over chilled custards; chill 15 to 20 additional minutes, or until sugar hardens. Serve, or keep chilled until ready to serve (See Note).

NOTES:

* Change this up by substituting Amaretto or Bailey's for the vanilla extract!

* These can be topped with melted sugar and chilled up to 2 hours before serving, so, if making these in advance, plan to top with the sugar within 2 hours of serving.

Recipe and Image from the Mr. Food Test Kitchen