Earl Grey and Lemon Tea Dessert
Earl Grey and Lemon Tea Dessert is a light, low-fat custard that makes tea the star ingredient rather than just an accompaniment.
Serves 4
Per serving: 70 Calories, 1.1g fat (excluding optional extras)
Protein: 2.2g
Carbohydrate: 12g
Fibre: 0.3g
Prep and Cook Time: 15 mins
Cooling and Refrigeration time: 2 hours
Ingredients
2 Earl Grey tea bags
250ml boiling water
250ml semi-skimmed milk
15g cornflour
20g caster sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
1 tsp lemon juice
½ tsp vanilla extract
A few fresh blueberries or raspberries, to serve
Optional: a little grated dark chocolate for decoration
Method
- Put the tea bags in a jug and pour over 250ml boiling water. Leave to infuse for 5–7 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
- Mix the cornflour with a little of the milk to make a smooth paste.
- Pour the remaining milk and the strong tea into a saucepan. Add the sugar and lemon zest.
- Heat gently, then whisk in the cornflour mixture. Continue stirring for 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens and becomes silky smooth.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and vanilla.
- Divide into four small glasses or ramekins and leave until cold, then refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Serve topped with a few berries or a tiny amount of grated dark chocolate.