Creme Brulee(Texas Governor Ann Richards' Mansion Recipe) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 egg yolks
1/2 qt. heavy cream
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. vanilla
pinch of salt

Preparation

Beat egg yolks in a large bowl.
Set aside.
Scald remaining ingredients in a heavy saucepan (nonaluminum).
Do not boil. Slowly add hot cream mixture to yolks while mixing, being careful not to beat air into it.
Set up cheesecloth to strain mix.
Pour into ovenproof custard cups (about 4 ounces).