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Earl Grey Crème Brûlée Tart

Earl Grey Crème Brûlée Tart: Indulge in a Creamy Delight

Experience the delightful blend of creamy crème brûlée and aromatic Earl Grey tea in this unforgettable Earl Grey Crème Brûlée Tart.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 55 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: British, French
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 250 g Plain Flour (All-Purpose) can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 75 g Powdered Icing Sugar (Confectioners’ Sugar) regular granulated sugar can be used
  • 2 tbsp Ground Earl Grey Tea Leaves can substitute with other flavored teas
  • 1 tsp Fine Salt necessary for taste balance
  • 125 g Unsalted Butter use plant-based butter for dairy-free
  • 1 Large Egg (Lightly Beaten) binds the pastry dough
  • 2-4 tbsp Ice Cold Water use as needed
For the Custard Filling
  • 6 Large Egg Yolks essential for richness
  • 150 g Caster Sugar (Superfine) regular granulated sugar can be used
  • 600 ml Double Cream (Heavy Cream) substitute with non-dairy cream for lactose-free
  • 2 bags Earl Grey Tea Bags other teas can be used for different taste
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Bean Paste can substitute with vanilla extract
For the Topping
  • 50 g Caster Sugar (for Topping) must use superfine sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Tart Tin
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Fine Sieve
  • Blow Torch
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Earl Grey Crème Brûlée Tart
  1. Prepare the shortcrust pastry by sifting flour, icing sugar, salt, and tea in a bowl, rubbing in butter, adding egg and water, then chill for 1 hour.
  2. Assemble the tart by rolling out dough, lining the tart tin, chilling overnight, blind baking, and then brushing with egg wash.
  3. Prepare the custard filling by heating cream with tea, steeping, and whisking yolks with sugar before combining with cream.
  4. Bake and set the custard in the tart shell at 150°C (300°F) for 40 minutes, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
  5. Caramelize the sugar topping using a blow torch after chilling, watch carefully to avoid burning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy crafting this stunning tart that harmonizes classic French and British flavors for a delightful experience.

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