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Earl Grey Crème Brûlée Tart

Earl Grey Crème Brûlée Tart Recipe
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Indulge in the exquisite Earl Grey Crème Brûlée Tart, a delightful fusion of French pastry elegance and the fragrant essence of bergamot. This impressive dessert features a smooth custard filling infused with Earl Grey tea, all encased in a buttery shortcrust pastry and topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar layer. Ideal for any occasion—from afternoon tea to elegant dinner parties—this tart is sure to enchant your guests with its unique flavor profile and stunning presentation. Whether you’re a novice baker or an experienced chef, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding, making it a must-try for anyone seeking a sophisticated treat.

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 (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)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). In a food processor, combine flour, icing sugar, ground tea leaves, and salt. Add butter and pulse until crumbly. Incorporate egg and water gradually until dough forms.
  2. Chill the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes. Roll it out and fit into a tart tin.
  3. Blind bake the crust for 20 minutes with baking beans; remove beans and bake for another 10 minutes until golden.
  4. Heat double cream until just below boiling; steep tea bags for 15 minutes. Whisk egg yolks and sugar together before slowly adding cream mixture.
  5. Pour custard into baked shell and bake at 150°C (300°F) for 30-35 minutes until just set. Cool completely before refrigerating.
  6. Once set, sprinkle sugar on top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize.

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