Scottish Burnt Cream

DIRECTIONS

• Scald cream with vanilla bean in a heavy pan.
• Set aside while preparing the custard.
• Beat the yolks with the 1/4 cup sugar until thick.
• Strain the cream and pour it slowly onto the egg yolks, beating constantly.
• Add the vanilla extract if the bean was not used.
• Place the cream in a 1 quart oven proof dish.
• Place dish in a larger pan of water and bake in a 300°F oven for 1 hour or until set.
• Chill the cream for several hours.
• When ready to serve, place the dish in a larger pan and surround with ice cubes.
• Sift on the brown sugar.
• place under a very hot broiler until the sugar is golden brown.
• Serve immediately with fresh fruit.
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