Lemon Creme Brulee

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 2 1/2 cups whole milk
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6 tablespoons light brown sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325 degrees; bring the water to a boil.

2. 2

   In a large bowl,combine the milk,egg yolks,lemon zest, juice, condensed milk and cornstarch; whisk together until smooth, then whisk in vanilla.

3. 3

   Place 6 ramekins or ceramic bowls in a 9 X 12-inch baking dish. Divide the cream mixture evenly among the ramekins.

4. 4

   Carefully pour the boiling water into the baking dish so that it comes about half way up the small dishes.

5. 5

   Bake until lightly set, about 40 to 45 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove from water and carefully place on wire rack to cool.

7. 7

   When cool,cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 2 days.

8. 8

   When ready to serve, position broiler rack 4 inches from heat source and turn oven on to broil.

9. 9

   Spoon a tablespoon of brown sugar over each dish and bake 30 to 40 seconds until sugar melts.

10. 10

    Remove and let stand until caramel hardens.