Delicious Earl Grey Cream Pie Recipe

Indulge in the heavenly flavors of Earl Grey cream pie with a buttery crust and luscious filling. This dessert is a delightful combination of the traditional American pie and the aromatic essence of Earl Grey tea. The pie is infused with a fragrant Earl Grey custard, topped with a dollop of whipped cream, and garnished with a sprinkle of tea leaves. Impress your guests with this unique and scrumptious pie that will leave them asking for more.

Ingredients

• For the crust:
• - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• For the filling:
• - 2 cups whole milk
• - 4 Earl Grey tea bags
• - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• - 1/4 cup cornstarch
• - 1/4 teaspoon salt
• - 4 large egg yolks
• - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• - 1 cup heavy cream
• - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• - Earl Grey tea leaves (for garnish)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar together until well combined.
3. Press the mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
4. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
5. In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
6. Remove the saucepan from heat and add the Earl Grey tea bags. Let them steep for 10 minutes.
7. In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, cornstarch, salt, and egg yolks until smooth.
8. Slowly pour the steeped milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
9. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens. This should take about 5 minutes.
10. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until well combined.
11. Pour the custard filling into the cooled pie crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
12. In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
13. Spread the whipped cream over the chilled custard filling.
14. Garnish with a sprinkle of Earl Grey tea leaves.
15. Slice and serve the Earl Grey cream pie chilled.

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