Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Earl Grey Crème Brûlée, a sophisticated dessert that elegantly marries the floral notes of Earl Grey tea with the warmth of vanilla. This creamy custard, topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust, is not just a treat for the palate but also a visual delight when served in individual ramekins. Perfect for dinner parties or a cozy night in, this recipe is easy to customize with your favorite teas or spices, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. With its rich texture and alluring aroma, Earl Grey Crème Brûlée is sure to impress anyone lucky enough to enjoy it.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ⅓ cups milk (preferably 2%)
- 2 tablespoons loose leaf Earl Grey tea (or 2 teabags)
- 1 whole vanilla bean
- 5 large egg yolks
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Infuse the Milk: In a saucepan, combine milk, split vanilla bean (with seeds), and Earl Grey tea over medium heat. Bring to a boil; remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain to discard solids.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and prepare a water bath by boiling water.
- Mix Egg Yolks and Cream: In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until smooth. Add heavy cream, infused milk, and sea salt; stir until combined.
- Bake: Pour mixture into ramekins placed in a baking tray. Carefully fill the tray with boiling water halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake for 25-30 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
- Chill: Remove from water bath; cool to room temperature then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Caramelize Sugar: Before serving, sprinkle sugar on top of each custard and use a kitchen torch or broiler to caramelize until golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 215mg