Jul 14 2026
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Tea Crème-caramel Recipe

Inspired by Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura
Time2h 30m
Serves6

Black Tea Crème Caramel, Mascarpone Cream and Vanilla

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Ingredients

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Caramel

Tea Mixture

Custard

Mascarpone Cream

Method

Caramel Preparation

  1. 1

    Combine Sugar and Water

    Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely.

  2. 2

    Cook to Caramelize

    Watch closely to avoid burning. Once done, immediately pour into the bottom of your ramekins.

  3. 3

    Cool Caramel

    Set aside for at least 10 minutes.

Tea Mixture Preparation

  1. 4

    Boil Water for Tea

    Once boiling, remove from heat and add black tea leaves.

  2. 5

    Steep Tea

    Strain the tea leaves from the liquid and set aside to cool.

Custard Preparation

  1. 6

    Mix Custard Ingredients

    Ensure the mixture is smooth and the sugar is fully dissolved.

  2. 7

    Incorporate Tea and Vanilla

    Ensure everything is uniformly blended.

  3. 8

    Assemble Ramekins

    Fill each ramekin to about 3/4 full.

  4. 9

    Create a Water Bath

    This helps in gentle cooking.

  5. 10

    Bake Custards

    Test by inserting a knife; it should come out clean.

  6. 11

    Cool and Refrigerate

    Chill until firm.

Mascarpone Cream Preparation

  1. 12

    Mix Mascarpone Cream

    Whip until soft peaks form.

  2. 13

    Prepare for Serving

    Keep chilled until ready to use.

Serving

  1. 14

    Unmold Crème Caramel

    Gently tap to release.

  2. 15

    Add Mascarpone Cream

    Serve immediately and enjoy!

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