Bulgarian Crème Caramel

Description
This rich, traditional dessert is infused with vanilla and cinnamon.

Ingredients

 * 1 liter milk
 * 8 eggs
 * 10 spoonfuls sugar
 * 2 packets vanilla powder or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
 * a pinch of cinnamon
 * a spoonful of shredded lemon peel

Directions

 * 1) Mix the eggs and the milk well.
 * 2) Stir 2/3rds of the sugar in and add the vanilla, cinnamon and lemon peel
 * 3) Try the mixture and if you find it bland, add more sugar to taste.
 * 4) Melt the rest of the sugar in a non-stick pan, stirring occasionally so it does not burn.
 * 5) Pour the melted sugar into the 8-12 small pots (cup-size) and rotate each to cover the bottom.
 * 6) Top each with the egg and milk mixture.
 * 7) Place the small pots/cups in a pan with 2-3 cups water, and bake in an oven at 100-150 °C.
 * 8) About thirty minutes later, check to see whether the creme is runny and bake a bit more until a golden crust is formed.
 * 9) Cool the creme, loosen the sides with a spoon, and turn it over on a plate.
 * 10) Serve with a swirl of whipped cream on top.