S'more Brulee

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

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   Bring cream and half-and-half to a boil in a large heavy saucepan.

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   Reduce heat to low.

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   Add finely chopped chocolate and whisk until melted and very smooth.

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   Remove from heat.

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   In a large bowl, whisk yolks until they are uniform in color.

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   Gradually whisk in half of hot chocolate mixture.

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   Whisk until very smooth.

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   Once the eggs are slightly warmed in this way, gradually add the rest of the hot mixture, whisking all the while.

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    Strain, if desired.

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    Divide custard among 8 (3/4-cup) custard cups.

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    Place cups in large baking pan.

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    Add enough hot water to pan to come halfway up sides of cups.

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    Bake until custards are set, about 50 minutes.

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    Remove from water; chill 3 hours.

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    To finish, top custard with a layer of mini marshmallows.

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    Use a kitchen blowtorch to evenly caramelized the tops of the marshmallow and garnish with graham crackers.

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