Earl Grey Lavender Creme Brulee

A sweet creamy caramelized custard dessert with bold bergamot tea flavor, and lavender herbal notes

by AKL Featured Chef Rob Mason

Lavender Creme Brulee in White Square Dish

Recipe Inspiration

Offering a unique twist on the classic caramelized and creamy, Chef Rob Mason introduces the subtle notes of tea and lavender in this Earl Grey Lavender Creme Brulee recipe.  Add a hot cup of Kula Calming Tea, and you have the perfect personal afternoon tea time waiting.

Looking to impress your friends? Add this dessert as a great finish to a meal featuring Chef Rob’s Lavender Smoked Pork Tenderloin.

A classically trained chef with his roots in Philadelphia, and years of experience in the local Maui restaurant scene, Chef Rob Mason now brings his personal chef experience directly to your kitchen. You can read more about Chef Rob Mason, his culinary background and commitment to helping the community, in our Alii Kula Lavender Farm Local Chef Profile.

Early Grey Lavender Creme Brulee by Chef Rob

Earl Grey Creme Brûlée

Chef Robert Mason whips up this sweeet and satisfying treat using AKL Maui Pure Culinary Lavender. Enjoy the subtly sweet, herbaceous carmelized custard.
3.80 from 10 votes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Earl Grey tea bags
  • 1 Tablespoon Ali'i Kula Lavender Pure Culinary Lavender
  • 2 Cups Heavy Cream
  • 4 Egg Yolks
  • 3/4 Cups Sugar + 1 Tablespoon Sugar separated

Instructions
 

  • Steep 2 earl grey tea bags and 1 tablespoon of pure culinary lavender in 2 cups of heavy cream for 20 minutes, strain and set aside.
  • Using a mixer, mix 4 egg yolks and 3/4 c sugar until mixture is pale and thick
  • Slowly incorporate the steeped tea and cream into the egg batter until fully mixed
  • Boil 3 cups of water
  • Pour completed mixture evenly into 4 ramekins and place into a large deep pan
  • Add your hot water to the pan 3/4 the way up the exterior of the ramekins
  • Bake at 325 for 30 min until center is almost set
  • Once done, remove the ramekins and store in refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours to set
  • Sprinkle remaining tablespoon of sugar onto the top of ramekins and cover equally
  • Torch the top of sugar to caramelize, roughly 10 seconds
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Early Grey Lavender Creme Brulee by Chef Rob
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