Burnt Cream Brulee
- 2 1/2 c. whipping cream, divided
- 1 c. semi-sweet chocolate morsels
- 5 egg yolks
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
- 3 Tbsp. light brown sugar
- Heat 1/2 cup whipping cream and chocolate morsels in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until chocolate melts.
- Cool slightly.
- Pour mixture evenly into 6 round baking dishes and set aside.
- Whisk together the remaining 2 whipping cream, egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla until sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth.
- Pour evenly into prepared baking dishes, and place on 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
- Add hot water to large dish to depth of 1/2 inch.
- Bake at 275u0b0 for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Cool custards in water in pan on wire rack.
- Remove custards from pan, cover and chill for 8 hours.
- Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar over each custard and place in baking pan.
- Broil 5 1/2 inches from heat until sugar melts.
- Let stand 5 minutes to allow sugar to harden. Yields 6 servings.
whipping cream, semisweet chocolate morsels, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, light brown sugar
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=26388 (may not work)