15 egg yolks
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. half & half
1 vanilla bean
1 qt. whipping cream
4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
Raw or granulated sugar

Beat egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar. Bring half & half and vanilla bean to boil. Stir small amount of half & half mixture into egg yolk mixture, then return to remaining half & half mixture, stirring well to blend. Stir in whipping cream. Strain.

Shave chocolate (or use chocolate chips) and place in 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Fill with cream mixture. Place dish in large pan filled 1/2 way with hot water. Bake in water bath at 325 degrees for 60 minutes. Coat surface evenly with sugar and broil until sugar caramelizes. Makes 12+ servings. Rich!