Desserts 15 egg yolks 3/4 c. sugar 3/4 c. half & half 1 vanilla bean 1 qt. whipping cream 4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate Raw or granulated sugar Beat egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar. Bring half & half and vanilla bean to boil. Stir small amount of half & half mixture into egg yolk mixture, then return to remaining half & half mixture, stirring well to blend. Stir in whipping cream. Strain. Shave chocolate (or use chocolate chips) and place in 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Fill with cream mixture. Place dish in large pan filled 1/2 way with hot water. Bake in water bath at 325 degrees for 60 minutes. Coat surface evenly with sugar and broil until sugar caramelizes. Makes 12+ servings.