Burnt Cream Brulee - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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 275\u00b0 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.