*  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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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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