Creme Brulee - Marilyn's Creme Brulee

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 C.).

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   In a medium bowl, combine eggs and sugar; mix well.

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   In a heavy 1-quart saucepan, heat cream until almost boiling.

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   Stir in vanilla.

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   Slowly pour cream mixture into egg mixture, stirring constantly.

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   Drizzle 1 tbsp (15 ml).

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   of caramel in each of 8 ramekins or 6 oz (168 grm).

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   custard cups.

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   Pour egg and cream mixture over caramel topping.

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    Place ramekins/cups in a 13x9x2 inch pan on oven rack.

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    Pour very hot water around the cups in pan, to one inch deep.

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    Bake 1 hour or until knife inserted halfway between center and edge comes out clean.

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    Remove ramekins from water bath.

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    Immediately chill in refrigerator for at least 3 hours.

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    Preheat broiler.

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    Sprinkle 1 tbsp (15 ml).

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    brown sugar over each ramekin.

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    Broil 3 inches from heat for 15 seconds or until sugar begins to bubble.

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    Chill until serving time.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.