Peppermint Creme Brulee - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups whipping cream
6 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 hard peppermint candies, crushed
3 tablespoons peppermint schnapps

Preparation

Combine whipping cream, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, and schnapps, and stir with a whisk until smooth.
(the sugar will dissolve).
Divide the mixture evenly in 5 (5x1-inch) round single serving baking dishes.
Set the dishes on a large roasting pan or jellyroll pan (15x 10x 1-inch).
Add one inch of hot water to pan.
Bake at for 45-50 minutes at 275 degrees, until almost set.
Cool in the pan of water on a wire rack, then remove from pan.
Cover and chill for at least 8 hours.
Sprinkle crushed candies over each custard and place them in a pan.
Broil 5 1/2 inches from heat (with electric oven door partially open) until candy melts.
Cool for 5 minutes or until top hardens, then garnish if desired.