Dorothy Smith's Creme Brulee

* Exported from MasterCook *

Dorothy Smith's Creme Brulee

Recipe By : La Cuisine Cooking School
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups half and half
4 egg yolk
2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup brown sugar

Heat cream. In a bowl, beat egg yolks gradually adding sugar and beating
until it forms a ribbon. Slowly dribble hot cream into egg mixture while ...
[whisk at first, then add slowly while stirring with a wooden spoon to avoid
foam]. Add vanilla [ and strain]. Pour into a 1-1/2 quart casserole. Place
in a pan of hot water and bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 50 minutes, or
until set. When custard is set, sprinkle with sifted brown sugar. Place
under a broiler for aminute or so until sugar melts. Chill. This dish should
be served very cold.

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