Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Earl Grey Crème Brûlée, a sophisticated twist on a classic dessert. This exquisite treat infuses rich custard with the aromatic flavors of Earl Grey tea and fragrant vanilla bean, creating an elegant finale for any meal. Topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust, each spoonful delivers a satisfying contrast between creamy and crunchy textures. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this dessert is perfect for both novice bakers and seasoned chefs looking to impress at dinner parties or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ⅓ cups milk (preferably 2%)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons loose leaf Earl Grey tea (or 2 teabags)
- 1 whole vanilla bean
- 5 large egg yolks
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (plus extra for topping)
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Infuse the milk: Split the vanilla bean and scrape out seeds. Combine the vanilla pod, seeds, Earl Grey tea, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and steep for 10 minutes. Strain to discard solids.
- Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and prepare a water bath by boiling water.
- Mix the custard: In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until smooth. Stir in infused milk mixture and salt.
- Bake: Pour custard into ramekins placed in a baking tray. Fill the tray with boiling water halfway up the sides of ramekins. Bake for 25-30 minutes until set but still jiggly.
- Cool: Remove ramekins from the water bath; let cool at room temperature then refrigerate for at least three hours.
- Caramelize: Before serving, sprinkle sugar on top and use a kitchen torch or broiler until melted and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 220mg