1 pt. whipping cream
4 eggs
1/2 c. sugar
1 tbsp. vanilla extract

Oven at 350 degrees. heat whipping cream over low heat until bubbles form around the edge of the pan. Beat egg yolks and sugar together until thick and yellow (approximately 3 minutes). Beating constantly, pour cream in steady stream into egg yolks. Add vanilla and pour mixture into custard cups.

Place custard cups in baking pan that has 1 inch boiling water in the bottom. Bake 45 minutes. Remove cups from water and refrigerate about 2 hours. Sprinkle each with granulated sugar. Place on top rack under broiler and cook until sugar topping is medium brown. Refrigerate before serving. Serves 6.