Almond Creme Brulee

Ingredients

• 3 cups heavy cream
• 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 6 egg yolks
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 pinch salt
• 4 1/2 ounces whole almonds, blanched -- toasted
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Heat cream in a heavy saucepan.

2. 2

   Add granulated sugar and stir until dissolved.

3. 3

   Beat egg yolks until light and creamy.

4. 4

   Add t he hot cream to the egg yolks gradually, whipping constantly with a wire whisk (not an electric beater). Stir in remaining ingredients except the brown sugar.

5. 5

   Pour into a 6-cup souffle dish, and sprinkle brown sugar on top.

6. 6

   Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes, or until custard tests done. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : This is not for anyone on a low cal, low fat, or low cholesterol diet.