Creme Brulee

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Combine milk, Cognac, and coffee in saucepan. Heat until bubbles form around edge.

3. 3

   Add granulated sugar, vanilla and salt, stirring until sugar dissolves.

4. 4

   Beat eggs well in mixing bowl.

5. 5

   Gradually stir in hot milk mixture into eggs.

6. 6

   Pour into 4 cup souffle dish or ovenproof casserole, or individual ramekins.

7. 7

   Place dish(es) in pan of hot water and bake 50 to 60 minutes or until center is set and knifetip inserted in center comes out clean.

8. 8

   Chill until cool.

9. 9

   To serve, sprinkle brown sugar over custard.

10. 10

    Place as close as possible under preheated broiler and broil until sugar melts and browns.