Creme Brulee

1. 1

   Combine heavy cream, milk, and vanilla bean.

2. 2

   Heat to boil.

3. 3

   Remove from heat and steep 10 minutes with vanilla bean.

4. 4

   Scrape bean seeds into the milk mixture.

5. 5

   With an electric mixer, combine eggs and sugar.

6. 6

   Add the milk mixture in a steady stream.

7. 7

   Skim foam.

8. 8

   Divide into 8 small ramekins (about 5 oz. each) set in baking dish and pour enough hot water around ramekins to come 1/2 way up the sides.

9. 9

   Place in 325 degree oven for approximately 25-30 minutes, until just set (trembles slightly).

10. 10

    Cover top with brown sugar.

11. 11

    Carmelize under broiler.

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