Instructions: Heat cream. In a bowl, beat egg yolks gradually adding sugar and beating until it forms a ribbon. Slowly dribble hot cream into egg mixture while ... [whisk at first, then add slowly while stirring with a wooden spoon to avoid foam]. Add vanilla [ & strain]. Pour into a 1-1/2 quart casserole.

Place in a pan of hot water and bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 50 minutes, or until set. When custard is set, sprinkle with sifted brown sugar. Place under a broiler for aminute or so until sugar melts. Chill.

This dish should be served very cold.

NOTES : This is a photocopy of Dorothy Smiths Creme Brulee recipe with her handwritten notes shown in brackets. Its supposed to be great! Lou

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