Description
This Vegan Matcha crème brûlée is luxuriously creamy, surprisingly simple, and infused with the bold, earthy flavor of matcha. All you need is 7 simple ingredients!
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup hot water (not boiling)
- ½ tablespoon matcha powder
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon (26.66g) cornstarch
- ⅓ cup non-dairy milk
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- About ¼ cup granulated sugar, for topping
Equipment
- Whisk
- Plastic wrap
- Bamboo matcha whisk
- Small sifter
- Individual ramekins
- Culinary torch (kitchen torch)
- Medium saucepan
Instructions
- Prepare the matcha. Sift the matcha into a small bowl (preferably a matcha bowl). Add the hot water. Using a bamboo matcha whisk, whisk the matcha in a “W” or “M” formation until smooth and frothy, about 15-20 seconds. Once smooth and dissolved, set aside.
- Begin the custard filling. Combine the cornstarch and sugar in a medium-sized saucepan (over no heat). Add the non-dairy milk and whisk until the cornstarch and sugar completely dissolve and no clumps remain. Then, whisk in the coconut milk and prepared matcha.
- Thicken over medium heat. Set the saucepan over medium heat, and cook the mixture for 4-6 minutes, mixing constantly. When ready, the consistency should be slightly thinner than condensed milk.
- Stir in the remaining custard ingredients. Remove the crème brûlée custard from the heat and continue to stir for another minute. Then add the vegan butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir through until the butter is melted and the custard is completely smooth.
- Transfer to a serving dish. Pour the mixture evenly between individual ramekins or any shallow, heat-proof serving dishes. Press a piece of plastic directly over the surface of the filling to prevent the crème brûlée from developing a skin.
- Allow the custard to thicken. Place the ramekins in the fridge overnight to set.
- Torch. Once ready to serve, remove the plastic wrap from the top of the custard and sprinkle each with granulated sugar, about one tablespoon each. The surface should be covered in sugar, but it should be a thin layer. Using a culinary torch, caramelize the sugar until hardened and golden.
- Serve. Allow the sugar topping to set for 1 minute, then serve immediately. Enjoy
Notes
- Matcha: Use ceremonial grade matcha powder for the best flavor. We recommend the brands Ippodo or Frauth.
- Broiling: You may be able to caramelize the sugar topping using the oven broiler. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and position them on the top oven rack directly below the oven broiler and let the sugar caramelize until golden and crunchy. Depending on your oven, this could take anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes so watch carefully!
- Make ahead: If you’re planning to make this dessert ahead of a party, prepare the custard up to 48 hours in advance, then sprinkle with sugar and torch right before serving.
- Storage: Once the sugar on top is caramelized and golden, this dessert is best enjoyed immediately.
- Prep Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian