Creme Brulee

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
6 large egg yolks, chilled
6 tablespoons white sugar
1 1/2 cups whipping cream, chilled
4 tablespoons dark brown sugar

(serves 6)

1. Heat oven to 275.
2. Butter six 1/2 cup ramekins and set them in a glass baking pan
3. Whisk yolks in med. bowl until slightly thickened.
4. Add white sugar and whisk until dissolved
5. Whisk in cream, then pour mixture into ramekins
6. Set baking on oven rack and pour warm water into pan to come halfway up the ramekins.
7. Bake uncovered until custards are just barely set, about 45 minutes.
8. Remove pan from oven, leaving ramekins in hot water; cool to room temperature.
9. Cover each ramekin with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours
10. Dry brown sugar out in oven (~20 min)
11. After custard has set, sprinkle brown sugar on top and broil 2-3 minutes.