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Someone blogged about Creme Brule...

Annnddd it has been ages since I had one

that tasted like the first one I had in my entire being ...

*Hahah*

how very melodramatic!

The Dessert of Luxury....

8 egg yolks
1/3 cup granulated white sugar
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¼ cup granulated white sugar (for the caramelized tops)

Preheat oven to 300ºF.

In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until

the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is thick and pale yellow.

Add cream and vanilla, and continue to whisk until well blended.

Strain into a large bowl, skimming off any foam or bubbles.

Divide mixture among 6 ramekins or custard cups.

Place ramekins in a water bath

(large pan filled with 1 or 2 inches of hot water)

and bake until set around the edges, but still loose in the center,

about 50 to 60 minutes.

Remove from oven and leave in the water bath until cooled.

Remove cups from water bath and chill for at least 2 hours,

or up to 2 days.

When ready to serve, sprinkle about 2 teaspoons of sugar over each custard.

For best results, use a small, hand-held torch to melt sugar.

If you don't have a torch, place under the broiler until sugar melts.

Re-chill custards for a few minutes before serving.

Serves 6

(So uhmmm that's six people yeah.. if any one has conjured up the energy and effort to make this very delectable, delicate yet superbly devineeeee dish... save a portion for me yeah.... *flutter lashes* HahHa!)