Chai Crème Brulée

This this Chai Crème Brulée is creamy, smooth, and decadent. It's also such a pleasing texture. Made with gluten-free ingredients. Dairy-free option included.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream (or full fat coconut cream to make this dairy-free)
• 5 large egg yolks
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus 6 teaspoons for the sugar topping
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 325F. Boil 4-6 cups of...: Preheat oven to 325F. Boil 4-6 cups of water; set aside.
2. 2Slowly bring whipping cream to a simmer in...: Slowly bring whipping cream to a simmer in a saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently.
3. 3Once the whipping cream is at a full...: Once the whipping cream is at a full simmer, remove it from the heat; set aside.
4. 4In a medium mixing bowl combine the egg...: In a medium mixing bowl combine the egg yolks, salt, 1/2 cup sugar, spices, and vanilla.
5. 5Slowly pour the heated whipping cream into the...: Slowly pour the heated whipping cream into the egg mixture while whisking it together.
6. 6Pour the mixture through a fine mess strainer...: Pour the mixture through a fine mess strainer into a medium bowl. This will remove any lumps.
7. 7Place 6 (5 oz. to 7 oz.) ramekins...: Place 6 (5 oz. to 7 oz.) ramekins into a large glass pan or roasting pan.
8. 8Pour the cream mixture into the ramekins, distributing...: Pour the cream mixture into the ramekins, distributing the mixture evenly among the ramekins.
9. 9Place the pan in the oven then pour...: Place the pan in the oven then pour the boiling water into the pan until the water is halfway up the ramekins.
10. 10Bake for 35-40 minutes or until sides are...: Bake for 35-40 minutes or until sides are set and the centers jiggle when shaken.
11. 11Remove from the oven and let cool for...: Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes, then transfer the ramekins to a drying rack until they cool to room temperature.
12. 12Cover the ramekins and refrigerate for 4 hours,...: Cover the ramekins and refrigerate for 4 hours, or until fully set. They finish setting up in the refrigerator.
13. 13When you are ready to serve your chai...: When you are ready to serve your chai creme brulee remove the ramekins from the refrigerator and gently dab the tops of the creme brulee with a paper towel to remove any condensation.
14. 14Spoon one teaspoon of sugar evenly over the...: Spoon one teaspoon of sugar evenly over the tops of each creme brulee.
15. 15Use a kitchen torch to crystallize the sugar...: Use a kitchen torch to crystallize the sugar on top. If you don't have a kitchen torch, you can place them under the broiler. Serve right away.