Crème brûlée

Directions

1. In a saucepan, combine heavy cream and sugar. Bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
2. Remove from heat and let it cool for at least 5 minutes.
3. In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the cooled cream mixture to the egg yolks, whisking continuously.
5. Place shallow dishes (ramekins) in a baking dish and pour boiling water into the baking dish, coming up most of the way to the sides of the dishes.
6. Pour the cream mixture into the prepared dishes.
7. Bake in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for about 25 minutes or until set.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for several hours. Refrigerate overnight.
9. Prior to serving, sprinkle a layer of sugar over the top of each dish.
10. Caramelize the sugar using a kitchen torch.
11. Refrigerate for an additional 45 minutes before serving.