Description
Thai Tea Creme Brulee is a luxurious dessert that elevates the classic French custard with the exotic flavors of Thai tea. This irresistible treat features a silky smooth custard infused with aromatic Thai tea, topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust that adds delightful crunch. Ideal for special occasions or intimate dinners, this unique dessert is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup Thai tea mix
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2–3 tbsp granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Infuse the cream: Heat heavy cream and milk on low until simmering; stir in Thai tea mix and steep for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl; set aside.
- Strain the infused cream into the yolk mixture while whisking continuously to avoid curdling.
- Pour the mixture into ramekins placed in a baking pan; fill the pan with boiling water around the ramekins.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until slightly wobbly in the center; cool at room temperature before chilling for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle sugar on top and caramelize using a blow torch or broiler.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (120g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 185mg