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Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
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Arrange 6 3/4 cup ramekins in a 13X9X2 inch metal baking pan.
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Combine cream, sugar and espresso powder in a heavy saucepan. Bring to simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.
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Whisk yolks, cinnamon, and nutmeg in medium bowl.
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Gradually whisk in cream mixture, then vanilla.
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Divide custard among ramekins.
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Pour enough hot water into pan to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
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Bake until custards are softly set, about 30 minutes. Remove custards from water.
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Chill until cold (at least 3 hours). Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.
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Preheat broiler.
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Arrange custards on baking sheet.
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Press 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar through strainer onto each custard.
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Broil custards until sugar bubbles and carmelizes, about 2 minutes.
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Chill custards until topping hardens, at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours. serve cold.