Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat cream over low heat until bubbles form around edge of pan. Beat egg yolks and sugar together until thick. Gradually beat cream into egg yolks. Stir in vanilla and pour into 6 (6 oz.) custard cups. Place cups in a baking pan that has about 1/2 inch water in the bottom. Bake about 45 minutes until the custard is set. Remove custard from water and refrigerate until chilled.

Sprinkle each custard with about 2 teaspoons sugar topping. Place on top rack under broiler and cook until topping is medium brown. Chill before serving.