Description
A fusion of French and Thai flavors, this Thai Tea Crème Brûlée combines the classic creamy custard with the bold, floral notes of Thai tea. Finished with a caramelized sugar crust, it’s a stunning and flavorful dessert perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons Thai tea leaves
4 large egg yolks
1/3 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for topping)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and stir in the Thai tea leaves.
- Let the tea steep in the cream for 15 minutes, then strain through a fine mesh sieve. Allow to cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and slightly pale.
- Slowly pour the warm Thai tea-infused cream into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Divide the custard evenly among 4 ramekins and place them in a deep baking dish.
- Pour hot water into the baking dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
- Remove ramekins and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- When ready to serve, sprinkle 1–2 teaspoons of sugar on top of each custard. Use a kitchen torch or broiler to caramelize the sugar.
Notes
Use loose-leaf Thai tea for the strongest flavor and deepest color.
Wait to caramelize the sugar until just before serving for the best texture.
Custards can be made a day ahead and kept chilled.
If you don’t have a torch, broil the tops carefully for 1–2 minutes.
To avoid curdling, ensure cream is warm, not hot, before mixing with eggs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
