This is a dessert that ,while comforting,can also end a dinner party elegantly.
6 Portions
Ingredients :
2 1/3 Cups heavy cream
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 whole eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup light brown sugar
Method :
Preheat oven to 160 Degrees. heat cream ,milk and sugar in a heavy saucepan to almost boiling.In a separate bowl beat whole eggs and extra egg yolks together well. Gradually whisk the heated mixture into the eggs,then return mixture to the saucepan. Look over moderate ,stirring constantly with a wooden spoon,until the custard coats the back of the spoon ( 3 to 4 minutes ). Remove from heat,Stir in Vanilla. Pour custard into 6 individual custard dishes or into 1 shallow baking dish about 9 inches across. Set dish or dishes in a large pan and place on the middle rack of the oven. Pour hot water into the outer pan to come level with custard. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes ,until centre of custard is set.When done,remove custard from water bath and cool.Cover and chill. A few hours before serving,preheat broiler.Sift brown sugar evenly over top of custard,spreading to the edges.Set custard under broiler as close to heat as possible.Broil until browned but not burned,about 1 1/2 minutes.Watch closely.
Remove.
6 Portions
Ingredients :
2 1/3 Cups heavy cream
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 whole eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup light brown sugar
Method :
Preheat oven to 160 Degrees. heat cream ,milk and sugar in a heavy saucepan to almost boiling.In a separate bowl beat whole eggs and extra egg yolks together well. Gradually whisk the heated mixture into the eggs,then return mixture to the saucepan. Look over moderate ,stirring constantly with a wooden spoon,until the custard coats the back of the spoon ( 3 to 4 minutes ). Remove from heat,Stir in Vanilla. Pour custard into 6 individual custard dishes or into 1 shallow baking dish about 9 inches across. Set dish or dishes in a large pan and place on the middle rack of the oven. Pour hot water into the outer pan to come level with custard. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes ,until centre of custard is set.When done,remove custard from water bath and cool.Cover and chill. A few hours before serving,preheat broiler.Sift brown sugar evenly over top of custard,spreading to the edges.Set custard under broiler as close to heat as possible.Broil until browned but not burned,about 1 1/2 minutes.Watch closely.
Remove.
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