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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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