Pre-heat oven to 400c.

Heat 600ml thickened cream & 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract in a saucepan until hot, but not boiling.

Beat 6 egg yolks & quarter-cup of caster sugar ina large bowl until pale & thick (about 2-3 minutes).

Pour hot cream over eg mixture & wisk until combined.

Strain into a jug, pour into ramekins.

Place ramekins in large baking tray and fill with boiling water until it comes half way up the sides of the ramekins. Cover lightly with foil leaving gaps at sides.

Bake for 40 mins @ 140c.

Sprinkle with sugar and flame melt the sugar.