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Earl Grey Crème Brûlée Tart

Earl Grey Crème Brûlée Tart Recipe
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Indulge in the enchanting flavors of Earl Grey with this delightful Crème Brûlée Tart. Featuring a buttery shortcrust pastry infused with aromatic bergamot, this dessert is a beautiful blend of creamy custard and a satisfying caramelized sugar topping. Each slice is a perfect harmony of textures, from the crisp crust to the silky custard, making it an ideal treat for any occasion—whether it’s an afternoon tea or an elegant dinner party. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll find joy not only in the tasting but also in the process of creating this exquisite tart. Get ready to impress your guests and elevate your dessert game!

Ingredients

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  • 220 g plain flour (all-purpose)
  • 40 g powdered icing sugar (confectioners’ sugar)
  • 6 g ground Earl Grey tea leaves
  • ¼ tsp fine salt
  • 110 g unsalted butter (cold, chopped into small cubes)
  • 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
  • 15–30 ml ice-cold water
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 70 g caster sugar (superfine)
  • 480 ml double cream (heavy cream)
  • 2 Earl Grey tea bags
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 40–60 g caster sugar (superfine) for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Prepare sweet shortcrust pastry by combining plain flour, icing sugar, ground tea leaves, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add cold butter cubes and mix until resembling coarse breadcrumbs. Stir in the beaten egg and just enough ice-cold water until dough comes together. Wrap in cling film and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to about 3mm thick. Transfer to a tart pan, trim excess edges, prick the base with a fork, and blind bake with parchment and weights for about 20 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, heat double cream with Earl Grey tea bags until warm; steep for at least 15 minutes. In another bowl, whisk egg yolks and caster sugar until pale; gradually add warm cream while whisking.
  5. Strain custard mixture into the tart shell and bake for 35–40 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely before chilling in the refrigerator for at least four hours.
  6. Before serving, sprinkle superfine sugar on top and caramelize using a kitchen torch or broiler.

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