Burnt Cream

Submitted by: Gail	Country: Canada
Category: Home/Puddings & Custards
Quantity: 6 servings	Preparation time: 0:10 hr. Cooking time: 0:00 hr.

Ingredients

2 cups	whipping cream 35%	250 mL
4	egg yolks	4
1/2 cup	granulated sugar	125 mL
1 tsp	vanilla extract	5 mL
	granulated sugar to top

Directions

Heat cream over low heat until bubbles form around edge of pan. Beat egg yolks and sugar together until thick, about 3 minutes. Gradually beat cream into egg yolks. Stir in vanilla.

Pour into 6 custard cups (6 oz/175 mL).

Place custard cups on baking pan that has about 1/2 inch/1 cm water in the bottom. Bake at 350°F/180°C until set, about 45 minutes.

Remove custard cups from water and refrigerate until chilled. Sprinkle each custard with about 2 tsp/10 mL sugar. Place on top rack under broiler and cook until topping is medium brown.

Chill before serving.