Classic Creme Brulee

Ingredients

• 3 cups whipping cream
• 8 egg yolks
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Have ready 8 ramekins or custard cups.
2. In saucepan, heat cream over medium-high heat until steaming.
3. In bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar. Slowly whisk in cream and vanilla. Skim off any foam.
4. Divide among eight ramekins. Place in a large pan, pour in enough boiling water to come halfway up ramekins.
5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until edge is set but centre still jiggles. Remove from water; let cool on racks. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled and set.
6. Place cups on baking sheet, sprinkle brown sugar evenly over custards.
7. Use a torch or broil for 2-6 minutes or until sugar bubbles and darkens, removing each when ready.
8. Chill uncovered for 30 minutes up to 3 hours.