Enter, the cloverleaf bun and the ramekin.
First, spray the ramekin with some butter cooking spray or rub with softened butter.
Open the bun from the top and leave the bottom just barely attached (although I accidentally break some of them and it's not a big deal).
Get out some cream cheese and your favorite fruit or jam. I used some orange marmalade.
First put the cream cheese in the middle and in between each of the sections. Top with your jam or jelly or fruit, just to a level below the top of the bun.
In a bowl combine one egg per serving (ramekin), 3 tablespoons of cream, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Mix well and pour into ramekin. Cover and ideally you let sit overnight in the fridge. If you're like me and you want to make this more on a whim, gently press the buns after the egg mixture is added a few times to expedite the absorption. Let them sit for about an hour and press every 15 minutes or so.
Now, get the ole' oven heated to 375 degrees. Put the ramekins in a roasting pan or pan that is as deep as the ramekins. Then, pour hot water into the pan around the ramekins up to a level about 1/2 inch from the top. Into the oven and wait about 35 minutes.
Take them out and be careful not to spill any of the hot water on you! Top with your favorite syrup ( I had some locally made blueberry here for one and good old maple on the other) and then a pat of butter.
The top will be crispy and crusty and the bottom and middle will almost be custard like.
You can also have everyone add the fruit or jam of their choosing so they can each get their own version!
