Burnt Creme - whipping cream

Method

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• 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 and pour into 6 (6 ounce) custard cups.
• Place custard cups in baking pan that has about 1/2 inch water in the bottom.
• Bake until set, about 45 minutes.
• Remove custard cups from water and refrigerate until chilled.
• Sprinkle each custard with about 2 teaspoons sugar.
• Place on top rack under broiler and cook until topping is medium brown.
• Chill before serving.
• Makes 6 servings.