Easy Vanilla Earl Grey Crème Brûlée
Easy Vanilla Earl Grey Crème Brûlée is a creamy, elegant dessert infused with delicate Earl Grey tea and vanilla flavors, finished with a crisp caramelized sugar topping. It’s a sophisticated treat that’s surprisingly simple to make at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- heavy cream
- Earl Grey tea leaves or tea bags
- vanilla extract or vanilla bean
- egg yolks
- granulated sugar
- salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F).
- Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until warm but not boiling.
- Add Earl Grey tea and steep for 5–10 minutes, then strain.
- Stir in vanilla extract or vanilla bean.
- Whisk egg yolks with sugar until smooth and pale.
- Slowly pour warm cream into egg mixture while whisking to temper.
- Strain mixture for a smooth custard.
- Pour into ramekins and place in a baking dish.
- Add hot water halfway up ramekins to create a water bath.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until set with a slight jiggle in the center.
- Cool and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Sprinkle sugar on top and torch or broil until caramelized.
Notes
- Use a broiler if you don’t have a torch, watching closely.
- Add orange zest for enhanced citrus notes.
- Try different teas like chai or lavender for variation.
- Store without topping for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Caramelize sugar just before serving for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
