Thai Tea Crème Brûlée
Thai Tea Crème Brûlée is a decadent fusion dessert that marries the creamy indulgence of traditional crème brûlée with the exotic flavors of Thai tea. This delightful treat features a velvety custard base infused with aromatic Thai tea, topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s the perfect showstopper for any occasion, leaving your guests enchanted and craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
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- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 tbsp Thai tea leaves
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Arrange ramekins in a baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream and Thai tea leaves. Heat until hot but not boiling; steep for 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale. Gradually add the infused cream while whisking constantly.
- Stir in vanilla extract. Strain the mixture into ramekins, filling them three-quarters full.
- Pour hot water into the baking dish halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake for 30-35 minutes until just set but still jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight. Before serving, sprinkle brown sugar on top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 210mg