Congratulations to comment #21 generated via random.org: Sharon G.: “I love Boston Cream Pie! 
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Today is an exciting day. It is my first giveaway! A few weeks ago, I was contacted by a representative from Zulka. They were offering a bag of their Morena Pure Cane Sugar to sample. Zulka Morena Pure Cane Sugar is made from freshly harvested sugar cane. It is minimally processed and non-GMO (not made from genetically altered ingredients). It can be equally substituted (cup for cup) in cooking to granulated sugar. Since it is not refined, the pure cane sugar is a little more coarse and has a bit of a sparkle compared to conventional refined sugars. It is still lighter and not as coarse as turbinado sugar. I try to use the most natural ingredients whenever possible and am really excited to learn about this product. Click here to find a store that stocks Zulka Morena Pure Cane Sugar near you.
I searched for a recipe to showcase the flavor of the sugar. What better than a dessert where you get to use a blowtorch? Green Tea Creme Brulee (抹茶クレームブリュレ-Matcha kurēmuburyure) is an amazing use of fusion- a French dessert with Japanese flavor. I have used turbinado sugar in the past to top creme brulee, but the pure cane sugar worked beautifully. Since it is not refined, I was able to get the full depth of the caramel flavor. I bumped up the matcha powder by a 1/2 tablespoon for more green tea flavor. If you want the flavor more subtle, only add 1 tablespoon.
I have been able to find matcha at the local Asian food markets. It is also available on Amazon: DoMatcha DoMatcha Organic 2nd Harvest Matcha, 2.82-Ounce
Giveaway Entry Rules: Enter the giveaway below to win a free bag of Zulka Morena Pure Cane Sugar. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 years or older and reside in the continental United States. The giveaway will open on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 and close on Monday, February 10, 2014 at 11:59 pm CST. One winner will be randomly chosen from the comments via Random.org and contacted via the email (so please give your email in the email section of the comment form- only I will see it) given and on this post. The number of eligible entries received determine the odds of winning. You will have 24 hours to respond via email or another comment will be randomly chosen. Void where prohibited by law.
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Disclaimer and Disclosure: All opinions stated here are my own. I was given a 4 pound bag of Zulka Morena Pure Cane Sugar to sample and gave my honest and unbiased review. Giveaway prize sponsored by Zulka.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 1.2 tablespoons matcha (green tea powder)
5 large egg yolks
1/2 cup Zulka Morena Pure Cane Sugar, plus more for torching
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F and set 4-6 ramekins in a deep 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a medium saucepan, whisk together cream, milk, and matcha over medium heat. Continue to whisk until matcha has dissolved and mixture is hot, but not yet boiling. Remove from heat.
In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until light and yellow. While constantly whisking, very slowly pour in 1/2 cup of the heated milk mixture. Begin whisking the milk mixture remaining in the pot and slowly pour in the heated eggs. If any of the eggs cooked, pour the mixture through a sieve.
Divide the mixture evenly between 4 large or 6 medium ramekins in baking dish. Fill the baking dish with hot water halfway up the ramekins, being careful to not get any water inside the ramekins. Carefully transfer to preheated oven.
Bake in preheated oven until the custards are nearly set, but still shakes in the center, 30-40 minutes. Carefully remove ramekins from the baking dish and onto a wire rack to let cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate 12 hours to 3 days.
Allow custards to come to room temperature for 30 minutes. Cover the top of each custard with a layer of sugar. Evenly torch the sugar until caramelized. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Adapted from Just One Cookbook
https://tarasmulticulturaltable.com/green-tea-creme-brulee-and-a-giveaway/
Susan Broughton says
My favorite dessert was Creme Brulee, I no longer eat sweets anymore though.
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I retweeted about your giveaway. Here is the link: https://twitter.com/SusanBroughton5/status/430586158020427776
Annamarie Behring says
Hello, Very nice post as always! My favorite dessert is homemade apple pie with vanilla ice cream, though creme brulle is way up there 🙂 Thanks, Annamarie
Kelley-Ann Morgan says
This looks delicious. I have never had creme brûlée before.
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
Hi Tara! Thank you so much for trying this recipe! Wow, your cream brulee looks beautiful and delicious!!! Thank you for linking back to my post (but I think the link is not working – should be http://justonecookbook.com/recipes/green-tea-creme-brulee/).
Tara says
Ah, so sorry! I didn’t catch that the http didn’t transfer. Fixed!
Nicole D. says
My favorite dessert is cheesecake! Thanks!
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Danielle Wong says
My favorite dessert is actually creme brûlée! Or a nice piece of dark dark chocolate 🙂
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I am a fan of your Facebook, Danielle Wong.
Sarai K says
My favorite dessert is White Texas Sheet Cake.
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Sandy Fleming Sallinger says
Tara, Creme Brule has been my favorite dessert for years! Once on a cruise, when they had omitted the Brule from the dinner menu that night, my waiter had the chef make me two of them as a special order! I was tickled pink! This looks yummy! I follow you on Faacebook. Love it all!
Suzie says
I love creme brulee … Sounds yummy!
Deb Whisenant says
I just love creme brule! I have so many different forms of it in different recipes down through the years. Thanks for all the tips and great food recipes here! Love this site.
Sharon G says
I love Boston Cream Pie! 🙂
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