Chai Pots de Creme Recipe

Name: Chai Pots de Creme
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup whipping cream; 1 cup whole milk; 1 tablespoon loose English Breakfast tea or Jasmine tea; 1 cinnamon stick; 8 whole cardamom pods; 6 whole cloves; 3 1/4-inch-thick rounds of peeled fresh ginger; 4 large egg yolks; 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon grated orange peel; 1 cup chilled whipping cream; 2 teaspoons sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup whipping cream
1 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon loose English Breakfast tea or Jasmine tea
1 cinnamon stick
8 whole cardamom pods
6 whole cloves
3 1/4-inch-thick rounds of peeled fresh ginger
4 large egg yolks
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 cup chilled whipping cream
2 teaspoons sugar

1
Combine first 7 ingredients in medium saucepan.
2
Bring to boil.
3
Remove from heat; cover and let steep 15 minutes to develop flavor.
4
Preheat oven to 325F.
5
Place six 3/4-cup custard cups or ramekins in 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan.
6
Pour cream mixture through fine strainer into medium bowl.
7
Discard solids in strainer.
8
Whisk egg yolks, brown sugar, and orange peel in 4-cup measuring cup to blend well.
9
Gradually whisk in cream mixture.
10
Pour custard into custard cups, dividing equally (cups will not be full).
11
Pour enough hot water into baking pan to come halfway up sides of custard cups.
12
Cover baking pan with foil.
13
Pierce foil in several places with skewer to allow steam to escape.
14
Bake custards until softly set (centers will move slightly when cups are shaken gently), about 30 minutes.
15
Remove custards from water.
16
Cool on rack.
17
Chill until cold, about 4 hours.
18
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
19
Cover; keep chilled.)
20
Beat whipping cream and sugar in medium bowl until soft peaks form.
21
Place dollop of whipped cream atop each pot de creme and serve.

832

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup whipping cream, 1 cup whole milk, 1 tablespoon loose English Breakfast tea or Jasmine tea, 1 cinnamon stick, and more.

Yes, Chai Pots de Creme falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chai Pots de Creme

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