Coconut Creme Brulee

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   Preheat oven to 350F.

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   Place six 3/4-cup custard cups or ramekins in large roasting pan.

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   Whisk 1/2 cup sugar, egg yolks and whole egg in large bowl to blend.

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   Combine cream, coconut milk and coconut in heavy medium saucepan.

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   Bring to boil.

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   Whisk into yolk mixture.

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   Pour custard into cups, dividing equally.

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   Pour enough hot water into roasting pan to come halfway up sides of cups.

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   Bake until custards are just set in center, about 35 minutes.

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    Remove from water.

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    Cool; chill overnight.

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    Preheat broiler.

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    Arrange custard cups on baking sheet.

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    Sprinkle 1 teaspoon sugar evenly over each.

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    Broil until sugar browns, rotating baking sheet for even browning and watching closely, about 2 minutes.

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    Chill custards at least 1 hour before serving.

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    (Can be broiled, then chilled up to 6 hours ahead.)

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    *Available at Indian, Southeast Asian and Latin American markets and many supermarkets.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.