Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Thai Tea Crème Brûlée, a delightful fusion of the classic French dessert and the rich essence of Thai tea. This creamy custard is infused with aromatic tea, resulting in a unique taste experience that will leave your guests enchanted. With its glossy caramelized sugar topping and smooth texture, this dessert is perfect for special occasions or an elegant dinner at home. Enjoy it chilled to enhance its refreshing qualities or warm for comforting sweetness. This easy-to-follow recipe requires minimal ingredients while delivering maximum impact, making it a must-try for both novice and experienced cooks.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup Thai tea mix
- 4 large egg yolks
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and prepare hot water.
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, and Thai tea mix. Bring to a boil, then steep for 5-10 minutes.
- Strain the mixture to remove tea leaves.
- Whisk egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk in a bowl. Gradually add the strained cream while whisking continuously.
- Pour into ramekins and place them in a deep dish pan filled with hot water halfway up the sides.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are set but the center is jiggly.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle sugar on top and caramelize with a kitchen torch or broiler.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 180mg