Peppermint Creme Brulee

• 2 cups whipping cream
• 6 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 hard peppermint candies, crushed
• 3 tablespoons peppermint schnapps

1. Combine whipping cream, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, and schnapps, and stir with a whisk until smooth.
2. (the sugar will dissolve).
3. Divide the mixture evenly in 5 (5x1-inch) round single serving baking dishes.
4. Set the dishes on a large roasting pan or jellyroll pan (15x 10x 1-inch).
5. Add one inch of hot water to pan.
6. Bake at for 45-50 minutes at 275 degrees, until almost set.
7. Cool in the pan of water on a wire rack, then remove from pan.
8. Cover and chill for at least 8 hours.
9. Sprinkle crushed candies over each custard and place them in a pan.
10. Broil 5 1/2 inches from heat (with electric oven door partially open) until candy melts.
11. Cool for 5 minutes or until top hardens, then garnish if desired.

whipping cream, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, peppermint candies, peppermint schnapps

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/peppermint-creme-brulee-95746 (may not work)