Creme Brulee

1. 1

   Combine cream, vanilla bean and half of the sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Mix together remaining sugar and egg yolks.

3. 3

   Temper the egg mixture into the milk mixture; strain through a fine sieve.

4. 4

   Fill 4 ramekins with the mixture, leaving enough room on top for the sugar crust.

5. 5

   Place the ramekins in a water bath.

6. 6

   Bake at 350F until barely set, about 45 minutes.

7. 7

   Cool ramekins in water bath.

8. 8

   Remove ramekins and refrigerate overnight.

9. 9

   Set the ramekins in a pan filled with ice.

10. 10

    Cover the custard surface with sugar and carmelize under the broiler.

11. 11

    Serve immediately.

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