Crème Brûlée III

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 egg yolks
• ½ cup granulated white sugar
• to taste flavorings, such as vanilla, cardamom, citrus zest

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Heat the cream and flavorings on stovetop, in a saucepan on medium heat, until simmering.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Whisk together the egg yolks and ¼ cup sugar.
5. Pour a small amount of warm cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture.
6. Whisk until combined.
7. Continue adding more milk until the egg mixture is warm.
8. Combine the egg/cream mixture and remaining cream in the saucepan.
9. Heat again, stirring continuously, until thickened and coats back of spoon.
10. Pour into ramekins (depending on size, may fill 1 to 4).
11. Put the ramekins in a pan with a bit of water in the bottom.
12. Bake for around 40 minutes or until the custard is set.
13. Refrigerate a few hours until cool.
14. Sprinkle on remaining ¼ cup sugar.
15. Caramelize under broiler for about 5 minutes, checking and turning every minute to prevent burning.
16. Serve.
17. Enjoy.