Banana Cream Brulee

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   Place the cream and the vanilla bean in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

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   Bring to a boil.

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   Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove the vanilla bean from the cream and save it for another use.

5. 5

   Place the egg yolks and granutlated sugar in a medium bowl.

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   Whisk until smooth.

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   Pour the cream into the yolk mixture in a steady stream, whisking constantly.

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   Return the custard mixture to the saucepan and place it over medium low heat.

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   Cookd until thickened, whisking constantly, about 10 minutes.

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    DO NOT BOIL!

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    Remove from the heat.

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    Place the saucepan in a large bowl filled with ice and water.

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    Continue whisking until the custard is completely cooled.

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    Stir in the bananas and the coffee liqueur.

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    Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

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    Preheat the broiler.

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    Spoon the custard into 4 3/4 cup ramekins.

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    Sprinkle evenly with the brown sugar.

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    Broil until the sugar caramelizes, watching carefully so that it doesn't burn.

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    Serve immediately, or chill completely and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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