Easy Earl Grey Cream Sauce Recipe – Travel Bites

This recipe for Earl Grey Butter Pudding was inspired by a tour of Great Britain, where we were obsessed with too many desserts, one of which happened to be Earl Grey Butter Pudding. Nothing is as satisfying as the cracks of a spoon passing through the caramel candy shell, revealing the silky egg ust underneath. Except that egg ust has a bold tea flavor, not the traditional vanilla flavor. My thoughts were blown up and I knew I had to try to do this at home!

It turns out that making Earl Grey Cream Blair is much easier than I thought. The secret is to inject cream into Earl Grey Tea before you start. I also have time-saving tips below to add cream to the tea flavor. The only difficult part of this recipe is resisting the temptation of temptation infusion, as the scent of creamy bergamot and black tea is very tempting.

Ready to try it? Just click on the “Skip to Recipe” button to start. Or scroll below for step-by-step recipe photos and some trivia about early grey. enjoy!

Earl Gray: History or good marketing?

You may be wondering why it is called Earl Grey Tea. It is named after Charles Gray, the second Count of the 1830s. But here’s the fun part: no one really knows the true story of this tea!

The Gray Family tells a story: Tea was created for them to offset the lemon-like water in their estate. Mrs. Gray loved it very much, and she served at a political party in London and was eventually allowed to sell it.

Meanwhile, Jacksons of Piccadilly insisted that they were the original creators, claiming that Lord Grey personally handed them to their recipe. Some tea historians have discovered that “Gray’s Tea” was sold by a merchant named William Gray long ago.

Probably just to make it sound more bizarre and more luxurious (marketing strategies are nothing new!). But no matter which story is correct, it is important that the unique bergamot orange color gives this tea a unique flavor.

The smell of the Count’s gray

What really sets Earl Gray apart is the addition of oil from Bergamot Orange, a citrus fruit grown primarily in Italy. This bergamot infusion produces a unique floral citrus complemented by a strong black tea foundation. It is exquisite, without snobbery, bold and subtle. I think these qualities are perfect for blending into the dessert.

The exquisite flavor of Earl Grey Tea is perfectly matched with the rich, creamy foundation of traditional creamy cream. The citrus flavor of bergamot reduces the heavyness of the cream, while the flower base of the tea increases complexity that vanilla cannot achieve.

The secret of Perfect Earl’s Grey Infusion

Now is my secret tip. The key to this recipe is to blend the heavy cream with the Earl grey flavor. You can extract the maximum flavor by heating the cream and dipping the tea bag directly into it. The fat in the cream beautifully captures the essential oils of bergamot, creating a rounder flavor than the simple addition of brewed tea.

How to make Earl Grey Cream step by step

First, gather your ingredients. Here is the list you need:

• yolk
• Heavy whip cream
• Earl Gray Tea
• sugar

Infused cream (stove method)

In a medium pan, heat the heavy cream until it starts to cook (do not boil). Remove from the heat, add the Earl Grey Tea Bag, cover the lid, and soak it for 15-20 minutes. The cream will be lightly tan and delicious with tea. My kitchen always smells great during this step!

Time-saving microwave method

Want to save some time? Instead of the stove method above, pour the heavy whip cream into a microwave safe bowl (preferably a large measuring cup with handles, such as a large measuring cup for pouring in later). Heat in the microwave for one minute, stir, heat for another minute, stir again, then heat for the last minute, then stir again. A total of three minutes of stirring between the two ensures heating even without boiling. Add 5 tea bags and soak them a few times to absorb enough cream to keep it submerged. Cover with plastic wrap and soak on the counter for 30 minutes. Actually, this is actually what I do most of the time.

Prepare the oven: Preheat to 325°F (165°C). Tip: Install the water bath by placing a small kitchen towel on the bottom of a large baking tray. Towels prevent the razor from sliding and help them bake more evenly. I don’t always do this, but it certainly helps when I do it!

Mix together

In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and 1/3 cup sugar until the mixture is lightened. Remove tea bags from the cream and gently squeeze them to extract maximum flavor. Slowly pour the warm infused cream into the egg mixture, stirring constantly to prevent coagulation. This step requires patience, but it is worth it!

Pour the mixture through a fine screen into a ramekin or tea cup. Place them in a baking tray and add enough hot water to reach halfway through the sides.

Baking Count Gray Buttercream Pudding

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until there is little center set and beating slightly. Remove the cup from the water bath and cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. I often make this day before brunch or dinner party.

Caramel sugar

Sprinkle each egg with about 1 teaspoon of sugar evenly before serving. (I like to spoon full of sugar with a tablespoon so that it can be sprinkled more evenly) Use a kitchen torch and melt the sugar until it is caramelized to a dark amber color. Let the sugar heat for one minute before serving.

Notes for introduction

Do you know what the fun of this dessert is? Although it looks pretty, I like to use some personal style to jazz. Here is my favorite hospitality tip: Skip the boring asteroids and use the actual tea cup! How perfect is a tea-flavored dessert, right? It was a cute nod to the Count’s gray, making the whole speech feel interesting.

(The one I found below from the original 2015 post is IKEA’s Värdera tea cup.)

This Earl Gray Crème Brûlée enjoys a beloved classic and turns it into a delicious surprise. And the cream infused with bergamot can also create such a fragrant and delicious experience. It’s the dinner finale, or even a personal indulgence on a quiet Sunday afternoon while reading your favorite book.

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Originally published in 2014. Updated in 2025.