OVEN:275o
IN MIXING BOWL BEAT EGG YOLKS AND SUGAR FOR 4 MINUTES OR UNTIL
PALE YELLOW AND THICK.
BRING THE CREAM TO A BOIL
KEEP BEATING THE EGGS WHILE POURING THE CREAM IN A TRICKLE INTO
THEM. MIX WELL.
POUR MIXTURE INTO SAUCEPAN.
OVER MODERATE HEAT STIR CONSTANTLY UNTIL CUSTARD THICKENS.
DO NOT LET IT BOIL.
POUR INTO A BUTTERED, SHALLOW BAKING DISH.
BAKE IN OVEN FOR ABOUT 1-1/4 HOURS UNTIL SET.
REMOVE FROM OVEN. COOL. CHILL OVERNIGHT.
SPRINKLE TOP OF CUSTARD WITH ABOUT 1/4 INCH
OF BROWN SUGAR.
(FORCE THE SUGAR THROUGH A STRAINER.)
SET THE PAN INTO A LARGER ONE FILLED WITH ICE.
PLACE UNDER HOT BROILER JUST LONG ENOUGH FOR
SUGAR TO MELT AND FORM CRUST.
SERVE AT ONCE.
