Oatmeal Creme Brule

Ingredients:

4   Cups Water
3   Cups Quick- Cooking Oatmeal
1/2 Teaspoon of Salt
6 Egg Yolks
1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
2 Cups Whipping Cream
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
1/4 Cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
Fresh Berries (optional)

Directions:

1.) Coat slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Cover and preheat on HIGH to heat. Meanwhile, bring water to a boil. Immediately pour into preheated slow cooker. Stir in oatmeal and salt. Cover.
2.) Combine egg yolks and sugar in a small bowl. Mix well; set aside. Heat cream and vanilla in a medium saucepan over medium heat until mixture begins to simmer (small bubbles begin to form at edge of pan). Do not boil. Remove from heat. Whisk 1/2 cup hot cream into yolks, stirring rapidly so yolks do not cook. * Whisk warmed egg mixture into cream, stirring rapidly to blend well. Spoon mixture over oatmeal. Do not stir.
3.) Turn slow cooker to LOW. Line lid with 2 paper towels. Cover tightly; coook LOW 3 to 3 1/2 hours or unti custard has set.
4.) Uncover and sprinkle brown sugar over surface of custard. Line lid with 2 dry paper towels. Cover tightly; continue cooking on LOW 10 to 15 minutes or until brown sugar has melted. Serve with fresh berries, if desired.
* Place bowl on a damp towel to prevent slipping
Makes 4 to 6 servings