This Jasmine French Crème brûlée is rich and creamy with delicate notes of Jasmine tea! This silky smooth and luxurious dessert is comforting and indulgent while being incredibly easy to make with just 5 ingredients.
The aromatic essence of the Jasmine tea sets this dessert apart from the classic French crème brûlée, perfect for special occasions or whenever the craving hits! The skills to make this recipe are minimal so don't be intimidated with the French name! I love serving it with a little cookie, chocolate or chouquette!
If you’ve been following me for a while then you’ll know I’m addicted to Crème brûlée! See for yourself with my Chocolate Crème Brûlée, Vanilla Crème Brûlée Tart, and S'mores Crème Brûlée - there’s something for everyone!
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Why you will love this version of Crème Brûlée
- The Jasmine tea provides a delicate floral infusion, setting this crème brûlée recipe apart from other recipes!
- Cracking the caramelized sugar topping to get to the silky smooth custard makes a crème brûlée a hard-to-beat dessert!
- Easy recipe to impress!
- This dessert is incredibly simple with minimal ingredients yet sophisticated and elegant.
Ingredients You’ll Need
French crème brûlée is easy to make - I promise! Just look at the minimal ingredients used to make this classy dessert:
- Cream - 35% cream is used for a luscious velvet consistency.
- Milk - I recommend using full-fat milk but 2% works great too.
- Egg yolks - Allow the eggs to reach room temperature so that the egg mixture is less likely to scramble or curdle when combined with the warm milk.
- Sugar - Granulated sugar is best for this crême brûlée. It also caramelizes best when heated with a baking torch.
- Tea - your favorite brand of Jasmine tea
Variations
If you thought this Jasmine French crème brûlée was perfect as is, you’d be right! That said, I know it’s also fun to change things up every now and then. Here are some decadent ideas to get you started:
- Vanilla extract: Add vanilla extract to the custard mixture for a richer flavor.
- Fresh zest: Add a fresh lemon or orange zest to the custard mixture. Both of these citrus options pair beautifully with Jasmine.
- Tea: Not a fan of Jasmine tea? No problem! Easily replace the Jasmine tea with one of your favorite teas.
- Crunchy texture: Top this French crème brûlée with crushed toasted nuts, such as almonds or hazelnuts, over the caramelized topping. This adds a delicious nutty flavor and extra texture.
- Serving add-ons: Add fresh fruits, a dollop of whipped cream or a few edible flowers for a more elegant look.
Instructions
First, preheat the oven at 325F. And in a saucepan, over medium heat, bring the milk to a boil with the tea bags in it (Picture 1). Add the cold cream to the milk and stir.
Next, whisk together the eggs yolks and sugar (Picture 2).
Then, pour the milk and cream mix over the beaten eggs (picture 3) and fill the ramekins with the crême brûlée mixture evenly and place the ramekins on a baking sheet with water (picture 4).
Tip: the baking sheet must have little borders so that water will hold for the ramekins to cook in. It’s essentially a hot water bath technique known as “bain-marie”.
Bake the crème brûlée for 45 minutes at 325F. Allow the baked desserts to cool and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Tip: The chilling time helps to set the crème brûlée. Don’t skip this step!
Lastly, sprinkle some sugar on the top (about a teaspoon) of the chilled custards and caramelize it with a baking torch until it melts. Top each crème brûlée with freshly grated coconut on top of the caramel crust, and enjoy!
Serving suggestion: Add a dollop of whipped cream or fresh berries.
Recipe FAQs
Absolutely! I had Jasmine tea on hand, but you could easily swap it out for a different type of tea. Teas such as Earl Grey and green tea will add a distinct flavour. For subtle flavors, consider using teas with delicate fragrances.
Matcha is another option, although it will change the color of this flavored dessert.
Leftover Jasmine French crème brûlée can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days. Cover the individual ramekins tightly with plastic wrap to prevent them from absorbing any odors in the fridge.
The caramelized sugar topping can lose some crispiness the longer it’s stored, only caramelize before serving.
Yes! Prepare the custard mixture in the ramekins and store them in the fridge for 1-2 days at most until ready to bake.
As mention above, leave the caramelizing of the sugar just before serving.
If you don’t have a baking torch, go ahead and caramelize the sugar topping by using the broiler setting in your oven. You’ll only need a few minutes under the broiler, and it’s best to keep a close watch so that the creme brulee doesn’t burn.
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Jasmine French Crème Brûlée
Ingredients
- 250 ml milk 2%
- 2 bags jasmine tea
- 250 ml heavy cream
- 5 egg yolks
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar for torching
Instructions
- Preheat the oven at 325F.
- In a medium size pot, pour the milk and place the tea bags in it, bring to a boil.
- Remove from the stove, remove the tea bags. Then, add the cold cream to the milk. Set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and the sugar.
- Slowly add the milk and cream mixture to the bowl. Stir well.
- Place the ramekins on a baking sheet, and fill them up evenly with the batter.
- Add the water in the baking sheet to create a water bath or 'bain-marie'
- Bake for 45 minutes at 325F.
- Allow to cool down and keep refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Lastly, sprinkle with some sugar on top of the crème and with a baking torch, caramelize it.
Notes
- Store in the fridge 48 to 72 hours
- For a less intense taste of jasmine tea, only use one bag
- Store the leftover egg whites in the fridge for a few days and use them for a recipe
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everybodylovespretty says
I have yet to make creme brulee but it is certainly one of my favorite desserts when I go out for dinner!! I love your idea of brewing up some tea to use in the creme brulee to add in more flavour! Bravo!
Mélanie says
Creme brulee is actually so easy to make, you have to try asap! :)
Salty Sweet Life says
What a wonderful idea to combine tea with creme brûlée! That is one of my all-time favorite desserts, made even more amazing with coconut!
Mélanie says
Thank you Tracey! I loved it, I am so glad I tried it! You should to if you like creme brulee!
Bailey Dexter says
Wow, I make creme brulee all the time. I have never thought of adding tea, the flavors are endless now for all the seasons! Thanks for the tip!
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Vesper Meikle says
I have never made creme brulee, it has always sounded so difficult
al says
I like Creme Brulee, but not coconut/
Candice Taylor says
Sounds like a delicious idea!
bebemiqui says
What a great idea, using tea in creme brulee :0)
Jessica says
great giveaway! and your creme brulee looks delish!
Brooke says
I've always been a wee bit intimidated by making creme brulee. But I'm well versed in drinking lots of tea, so... ;)
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Thanks for the great giveaway! I am a tea fanatic.
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Yummy!
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Jennifer R says
Creme Brulee is sooo delicious! Thank you for the contest!
Merry says
Yum, a dessert with two of my favorite things! While I do enjoy creme brulee, I've never gotten too creative with it, just sticking to the tried and true recipe. I'm now very tempted to give this a try.
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Elena Vo says
I already brushed my teeth but this post makes me want to jump unto my bike (while wearing PAJAMAS) and run to the store to get the ingredients for this deliciousness!
Marissa Lynette (@imahappymess) says
Totally making this recipe! Love tea, would be so happy to win.
Wanda Bergman says
This recipe looks soooooooo amazing! Thanks for the giveaway!
Steph Bkn says
You put my two loves in one article, Creme Brulee and Tea! I'm a secret tea granny at heart ;) My grandma used to make me creme brulee all the time but I have never mastered the recipe, I'm going to give yours a try, thanks so much for posting!
Mélanie says
Thank you! Let me know if you try it and how it tasted!
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
Creme brulee is one of my favourite desserts. Such a great idea to add tea as it's a subtle flavour that I think would go really well ... :-)
Mélanie says
Thank you Helen!
truckerofbc says
Thanks for the chance. I have never tried Creme Brulee. Would be a great try.
Nicole Mecham says
Great giveaway!! Thanks for giving us this opportunity!
Danielle C says
These look delicious. I would love to try and make them. Thanks for having such an awesome giveaway!
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This is such a wonderful prize. I love tea!
Robyn Bellefleur says
Such a great idea, using tea in creme brulee! I'm definitely going to try it.
Mélanie says
Thank you! Let me know if you do!
Missy says
The recipe looks amazing. I hope I win this, I love tea.