"Pots de crème are little baked custards with a fancy name. A pinch of salt in these custards heightens the caramel flavor. Cover the baking pan of custard cups with aluminum foil; it makes for the most luxuriously smooth pots de crème you'll ever have...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
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3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
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1 3/4 cups heavy cream
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3/4 cup whole milk
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6 large egg yolks
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Flake sea salt, such as Maldon, for garnish