This is a luscious dessert that will have your guests begging for more. Don't be afraid to try a few new techniques (like cooking the pot de crème in a hot water bath), you'll be glad you did! You can easily make this a Crème Brûlée by sprinkling berry sugar before serving and using a torch to caramelize.
Ingredients
2 rounded tbsp Railway Chai
1 cup whole milk
2 cups whipping cream
5 large egg yolks
½ cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt
Chopped pistachios or almonds
Ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F and heat some water for a shallow water bath.
Lightly crush the chai spices in a mortar and pestle or with the back of a spoon. Place crushed spices in a sauce pan over medium-low heat with milk and whipping cream. Gently heat and stir occasionally until you see a gentle simmer. Remove from heat, cover and let infuse for 10-15 minutes.
Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl for 2 minutes. Strain the chai-infused cream, and pour it gradually into the egg mixture while constantly whisking. Pour it slowly at first, then more quickly so you don’t cook the egg yolks. Stir in the vanilla and salt.
Once the cream is incorporated into the yolks, divide it equally into six 6-oz ramekins. Cover each ramekin with a square of foil to prevent a crust from forming.
Place ramekins into a deep 9 x 13 pan and place in the warm oven. Next, add 1″ hot (not boiling) water to the bottom of the pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the cream sets but jiggles a little in the middle. Don’t worry they will set more after cooling.
Once set, remove the tray carefully from the oven so you don’t splash any hot water around. Remove ramekins from water bath onto a cooling rack to cool. When cool enough, place in the fridge to set completely.
Before serving sprinkle the top with crushed nuts and a little ground cinnamon.
Serve to your guests then sit back and enjoy the accolades!
Spices Used: Railway ChaiChai Tea Box