Creme Brulee is one of my very favorite desserts and this one is a bit different with the bitter chocolate and coffee offsetting the lovely sugary crust very nicely. Anyone who loves a creamy custard like dessert is going to be a fan of creme brulee. This one is particularly fitting for a festive occasion being a bit more on the dressy side, with the chocolate and added flavors of coffee.
1 and one half cups sugar
2 cups half and half
1 tablespoon instant coffee
1 tsp vanilla
2 whole eggs
6 egg yolks
3 ounces bitter baking chocolate
3 tablespoons brown sugar.
heat your oven to 350
Beat all ingredients except the chocolate with a wire whisk
pour into custard cup or ramekin
bake 35 minutes til set
Grate the chocolate over the top of it
spread to form a thin layer of chocolate and sprinkle with additional half teaspoon brown sugar
broil for about two minutes or torch it with a kitchen torch
