Description
Indulge in the rich and aromatic flavors of Hojicha Purin, a delightful Japanese dessert that combines creamy custard with the toasty notes of roasted green tea. This recipe creates a silky smooth custard with a decadent caramel layer, making it a perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Caramel:
- 80 g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
Custard:
- 375 g (1 1/3 cups) whole milk
- 100 g (1/2cup) heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 4 bags Hojicha tea (or 8 g loose leaf tea)
- 60 g (1/3 cup) granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Prepare the caramel: Heat 80g sugar in a saucepan until caramelized. Pour into molds to coat the bottom.
- Prepare the custard: Steep tea in hot milk and cream. Whisk eggs with sugar, combine with milk mixture, and cook.
- Strain and bake: Strain custard, pour into molds, remove bubbles, and bake in a water bath for 35-45 minutes.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate for 2-3 hours, then unmold and serve.
Notes
- Be careful when working with hot sugar to avoid burns.
- Ensure custard is set but slightly jiggly for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Hojicha Purin, Japanese dessert, Custard recipe, Hojicha tea, Caramel custard
