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Earl Grey Crème Brûlée Tart

A delightful twist on the classic crème brûlée, this tart features creamy custard infused with Earl Grey tea, all in a buttery crust, perfect for impressing loved ones.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Pastry
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the tart
  • 1 pre-made tart shell 1 pre-made tart shell
For the custard
  • 2 cups 2 cups heavy cream
  • 4 bags 4 Earl Grey tea bags Choose high-quality tea for best flavor
  • 5 large 5 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup brown sugar For topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until just about to boil, then steep the Earl Grey tea bags for 10 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
  4. Remove the tea bags from the cream, then slowly pour the infused cream into the yolk-sugar mixture while whisking continuously.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Baking
  1. Pour the custard mixture into the pre-made tart shell.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  3. Let the tart cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Finishing Touches
  1. Before serving, sprinkle an even layer of brown sugar over the top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize it until golden and crisp.
  2. Let the tart sit for a couple of minutes, then slice and serve.

Notes

Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, covered to prevent odor absorption. Avoid freezing to maintain texture. Allow to reach room temperature before serving.