Easy Earl Grey Milk Pudding – No-Bake & Foolproof
This easy Earl Grey milk pudding recipe is rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced with tea flavour. It's a no-fail dessert that comes together in minutes and sets into a beautifully smooth texture after chilling.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Chilling Time 4 hours hrs
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Earl Grey Pudding Base
- 450 g whole milk
- 35 g granulated sugar
- 4 Earl Grey tea bags
- 200 g heavy cream
- 15 g gelatin sheets bloomed in cold water
Topping (Optional)
- Cooked brown sugar tapioca pearls to taste
Prepare the tea-milk mixture
In a medium saucepan, combine the 450 g whole milk, 35 g granulated sugar, and 4 Earl Grey tea bags. Place the saucepan over low heat. Gently stir the mixture occasionally to help dissolve the sugar. Let the milk heat until it takes on a deep, rich tea color. Be careful not to let it come to a rapid boil, as this can cause the milk to form a skin and can diminish the delicate tea aroma.
Incorporate the heavy cream
Melt and incorporate the gelatin
Allow the tea and cream mixture to cool slightly for a minute or two. It should be warm but not boiling hot. Add the 15 g gelatin sheets that have been pre-soaked in cold water and squeezed dry. Stir continuously with your spatula until the gelatin is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth, with no visible grains or residue left behind.
Pour into molds and chill
Slowly and carefully pour the finished pudding liquid into your chosen molds or serving cups. Gently tap each mold on the counter a few times. Place the molds in the refrigerator and let them chill for at least 4 hours. For the best, most defined bouncy texture, I highly recommend chilling them overnight.
Garnish and serve
When you are ready to serve, remove the chilled Earl Grey milk puddings from the refrigerator. Top each one with a generous spoonful of cooked brown sugar tapioca pearls. Your perfectly bouncy, silky-smooth Earl Grey milk puddings are now ready to enjoy.