Earl Grey Creme Brulee
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of our Earl Grey Creme Brulee, a sophisticated dessert that brings a delightful twist to the classic French treat. This elegant dish combines the aromatic notes of Earl Grey tea with the sweetness of vanilla bean, resulting in a silky smooth custard topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust. Perfect for dinner parties, special occasions, or a cozy night in, this crème brûlée is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ⅓ cups milk (preferably 2%)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or whipping cream)
- 2 tablespoons loose-leaf Earl Grey tea (or 2 teabags)
- 1 whole vanilla bean
- 5 large egg yolks
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Infuse the milk: In a medium saucepan, combine split and scraped vanilla bean, tea leaves, and milk. Heat until boiling; remove from heat and steep for 10 minutes before straining.
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F) and boil water for the water bath.
- Whisk together egg yolks, granulated sugar, and sea salt in a large bowl until smooth. Slowly add the infused milk and cream mixture; stir gently.
- Distribute the mixture into ramekins placed in a baking tray and pour boiling water into the tray until halfway up the sides.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until set with a slight jiggle in the center.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least three hours or overnight.
- Just before serving, sprinkle sugar on top of each ramekin and caramelize using a kitchen torch or broiler.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
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