3 c. whipping cream
5 egg yolks
1/3 c. sugar
1/3 c. packed brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Early in the day or day ahead:

In 1 quart saucepan over medium heat, heat cream until tiny bubbles form around edge of pan. Meanwhile, in a 2 quart saucepan, with wire whisk, beat egg yolks with sugar until blended. Slowly stir in cream. Cook over medium, low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture just coats back of spoon, about 15 minutes (do not boil). Stir in vanilla; pour into 1 1/2 quart broiler safe casserole; refrigerate until mixture is well chilled, about 6 hours.

Preheat broiler. Sift brown sugar over top of chilled cream mixture. Broil 3-4 minutes until sugar melts, making a shiny crust; chill.

To serve: Serve over mixed fresh or canned fruit, peaches, bananas, strawberries, apples, pears, cherries and/or pineapple.