Almond cream with Vive les Fêtes tea

Serves 2 Dessert

easy

Bring the warmth and cheer of the holidays to your baking with this exquisite Almond Cream! This cream carries a subtle, bright warmth that captures the spirit of celebration in every single bite. It's the perfect centerpiece for any winter gathering.

Ingredients

1.01 fl oz (30 ml) of Funfair Tea
2 cups (50 cl) of whole milk
4 egg yolks
1 entire egg
3 tbsp of powdered sugar
3 tbsp of powdered almonds
2 tsp of blanched almonds (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 300°F (150 °C).
In a pan, bring milk to a simmer. Add tea leaves to the milk and let infuse for 5 minutes, then strain tea leaves.
Beat eggs in a bowl. Whisk together eggs and sugar, stir vigorously for 3 minutes.
Reheat the strained milk, add the almond powder and pour the warm mix over the eggs. Mix well.
Butter 6 ramekins, spreading cream, then place in an oven-safe dish. Pour water in the dish filling it half way, and let it cook for 30 minutes.
Allow the creme to cool, then place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Serving suggestion

For more crunch, add blanched almonds before serving.