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Twinings Tea: Earl Grey
Serves 4-6
Ingredients
- 25g Earl Grey tea
- 450ml water
- 3 egg yolks
- 125g caster sugar
- 25g plain flour
- 7g gelatine
- 45ml water
- 15ml brandy
- 15ml Grand Marnier liqueur
- 300ml double cream
Method
- Place tea into a warmed teapot. Bring water to the boil and pour over the tea. Cover and leave to stand for 5 minutes. Strain the infused tea into a saucepan.
- Place the egg yolks, sugar and flour in a bowl and whisk until thick and creamy.
- Bring the tea to the boil and then pour over the egg mixture and whisk well.
- Place the bowl over a pan of hot water. Stir over a low heat until the mixture is thick and coats the back of the spoon.
- Cool the mixture until luke warm.
- Sprinkle the gelatine onto the remaining water and allow to disolve. Add to the tea and egg mixture together with the brandy and orange liqueur.
- Whip the cream to soft peaks, fold into the custard and pour into 4 or 6 individual glasses or cups and leave to set.
- Serve cold.
