Brandy Creme Brulee Bars

Submitted by Rachie P

"This recipe comes from the 2010 Betty Crocker Christmas Cookbook. yum!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 50mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 3 dozen small bars
• Serves: 36

ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 5 egg yolks
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 1⁄4 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon brandy or 1 1/2 teaspoons brandy extract
• 1 teaspoon brandy or 1 1/2 teaspoons brandy extract
• 1⁄3 cup sugar

directions

1. Heat oven to 350. In a small bowl, mix flour, 1/2 c sugar and butter with a spoon. Press on bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of an ungreased 9-inch square pan; bake 20 minutes.
2. Reduce oven temp to 300. IN small bowl, beat egg yolks and 1/4 c sugar with spoon until thick. Gradually stir in whipping cream and brandy. Pour over baked layer.
3. Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until custard is set and knife inserted come out clean. Cool completely; about 30 minutes.
4. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.