Crème Brulee

Ingredients

• 1 pint heavy cream
• 1 pint half & half
• 12 egg yolks
• 2 2/3 cups sugar
• 1 bean vanilla beans

Instructions

1. 1
   Split vanilla beans in center and strip insides with knife blade.
2. 2
   Scald cream and half & half and vanilla beans.
3. 3
   Separate yolk into mixing bowl, add sugar beat until light yellow in color.
4. 4
   Temper cream mixture into yolks, combine together.
5. 5
   Strain through chinoise or fine strainer.
6. 6
   Ice bath and cover top with parchment to prevent a skin from forming.
7. 7
   Pour 3/4 c. into flat dish and chill for service.
8. 8
   Sprinkle sugar on top and place under broiler for 1 minute. Watch carefully so not to burn!