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matcha creme brulee
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Matcha Creme Brulee

Matcha Creme Brulee is a classic French dessert with a Japanese twist. Silky, smooth, and rich matcha custard topped with crunchy caramelized sugar is the perfect balance of textures and flavors.
Author: Jaja Bakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Chilling Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 55 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup (50 gr) granulated/castor sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla paste/extract
  • 1 tbsp (7 gr) matcha powder
  • 5/6 cup (200 ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 5/6 cup (200 ml) whole milk

Topping

  • 2-3 tbsp granulated/castor sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 285℉/140℃.
  • In a medium bowl, add egg yolks, granulated sugar, and vanilla paste. Sift in matcha powder. Whisk until combined. Don't whisk too much, as this can create bubbles. Set aside.
  • Pour heavy whipping cream and milk into a medium saucepan and set over low-medium heat, stirring frequently until steaming and almost at a simmer. Do not boil. Remove from the heat.
  • While whisking constantly, gradually drizzle the hot cream mixture into the yolk mixture slowly to avoid curdling.
  • Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large measuring cup with a pouring lip.
  • Divide the mixture into 4 3-inch/7.5 cm diameter ramekins and place them on a baking pan. Skim off the foam and pop any air bubbles. Pour the boiling water into the baking pan. Be careful not to let any water splash into the ramekins.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the custard is set but there is still a slight wobble. The depth of the ramekins will determine how long it takes for the custards to bake.
  • Remove ramekins from the water. Leave to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
  • When ready to serve, put 1 1/2 to 2 tsp sugar on each custard. Tap the side of the ramekins to spread the sugar evenly. Torch the top using a blow torch, moving in a circular pattern until the whole surface is caramelized to a deep amber color. You can also put it in a broiler to achieve the same result.

Notes

You may substitute milk with heavy cream for richer, creamier creme brulee.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 257mg | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 147mg | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 1273IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1mg
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