BASIC CREME BRULEE - SOUTHERN LIVING

      Title: BASIC CREME BRULEE - SOUTHERN LIVING
  Categories: Dessert
       Yield: 1 Servings
  
       2 c  Whipping Cream
       5    Egg Yolks
     1/2 c  Sugar
       1 tb Vanilla Extract
     1/2 c  Light Brown Sugar -- firmly
            Packed
  
   Combine the first 4 ingredients, stirring with a wire whisk until
   sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth. Carefully pour the egg mixture
   evenly into 5 (5x1) round baking dishes or custard cups. Place in a
   roasting pan large enough to accomodate the dishes and add 1/2-inch
   of water to the roasting pan. This step creates a water bath to
   prevent curdling. Bake at 275 for 45 to 50 minutes or until almost
   set. Cool the custards in the water in the pan set on a wire rack.
   Remove from pan when cooled, cover and refrigerate overnight. When
   ready to serve, sprinkle about 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar evenly
   over each custard; place each custard on a cookie sheet or jelly-roll
   pan. Broil 5 inches from heat. If using an electric oven, leave door
   partially open. Broil until the sugar melts. Let stand 5 minutes to
   allow sugar to harden.
   
   NOTES:
   
   Handle with care. These are extremely hot. Place custards as close to
   heat source as possible. To achieve a "cracked" effect, broil
   custards in a pan full of ice. Dixie Crystals sugar is reputedly the
   best for making this dessert. ***When finished cooking, the center
   will still be slightly liquid.
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