Rooibos crème caramel
South African 25 Mins Prep · 60 Mins Cook
- Preheat the oven to 140°C, gas mark 1 and get a 30cm tart tin ready.
- Boil the water and steep a rooibos tea bag for 5 minutes. Remove the bag and pour the tea into a saucepan with the sugar. Simmer over medium-high heat, swirling the pan until the sugar dissolves and turns a deep amber, approx. 5–10 minutes. Quickly pour the caramel into the tin, tilt to coat the base evenly, and set aside to cool.
- In a pot, combine the milk and cream. Bring to a gentle simmer, then remove from the heat. Add 2 tea bags, cover and steep for 10 minutes. Remove and squeeze them, then stir in the condensed milk and vanilla extract.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs and yolks until smooth. Slowly whisk in a ladleful of the warm milk to temper, then gradually whisk in the rest.
- Return the custard to the pot and cook on low, stirring until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
- Strain the custard into a jug and pour over the set caramel. Place the tin in a roasting tray lined with a tea towel. Pour hot water into the tray halfway up the sides. Bake for 35–40 minutes until just set with a slight wobble in the centre.
- Remove from the oven and cool in the water bath, then chill overnight in the fridge.
- When ready to serve, run a knife around the edge and invert onto a plate, letting the caramel drizzle down the sides.
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