Cream Caramels

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   1. In a heavy saucepan bring the milk,cream and sugar to the boil over a moderate heat,stirring to dissolve the sugar.
   2. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla essence.
   3. Beat the eggs and egg yolks together,pouring on the warm creamy milk while beating.Strain into a jug.
   4. Pre-heat the oven to 325F/170C/Gas Mark 3.
   5. Pour the milk mixture into four individual ramekin dishes and place them in a deep baking tin and add water to reach halfway up the sides of the dishes.
   6. Place the baking tin in the lower part of the oven and bake for 40 minutes,or until the centre of the creams are firm.Do not allow the water to simmer during baking.
   7. Remove the dishes from the baking tin and allow to cool,then chill in the refrigerator.
   Half an hour before serving,sprinkle a layer of light,brown sugar on top of each dish and brown them quickly under the grill.
   8. Chill again and serve cold.