Thank you everyone for visiting! I learned a lot from the plethora of advice I received here. I made quite a bit of mistakes in my video 😬 but I'm hoping to constantly learn as I keep creating! Here are some things of note: -stop using metal utensils on my dutch oven. I recently bought a silicone whisk! And though I do use a wooden spoon most of the times, I forget at times haha. Will make a conscious commitment to remember! -lower the heat while melting the chocolate. I never really overheated chocolate before this but I kind of rushed the process due to recording and time constraints haha. One great tip I received is to pour the hot cream over the chocolate to let it melt gently. My only concern was that I wanted a pretty firm ganache and so I used less cream; I was unsure if the small amount of cream would be enough to melt the larger amount of chocolate? -use less corn starch. I used Tartine's recipe for pastry cream and they suggest 4 tablespoons or 60ml of corn starch for their banana cream pie. I was making a double batch so opted for around 100ml but it seems that even that was a bit too much for my preference. Will use probably around 85-90ml or even less next time. -fully whip the pastry cream before adding in the whipped cream. Do this to prevent lumps! D: I read before to not whisk it too much because it will break down the starch and loosen the cream, but I realize that.... that's exactly what I wanted to happen.... hahahha -mix the sugar and corn starch together first before adding the eggs. Easier incorporation of the eggs! -don't squeeze the teabags? I'm still 50/50 on this one. I understand the science of it since squeezing the teabags will release more tannins which adds a bitter taste. But I kind of like the tannins in this pie; it adds some bitterness to offset the sweetness. Some tasty alterations I read that people suggested: -adding lavender -white chocolate ganache -not including the chocolate. If you're not a huge fan of chocolate, or even feel as if the chocolate will overpower the earl grey flavor, this pie works just as well without it. :)
You can actually get a much firmer ganache even if you use a larger amount of cream. 2:1 is the golden ratio, basically once it cools down in the fridge you can control how firm it is based on how much air you impart on it afterwards. all you need to do is whip it a bit less as you let it cool, and ensure you do not *over whip* to ensure it doesn't break. hope this helps!
Wow, what a lovely way to respond to criticism in the comments section. I really enjoyed the video, and these updates are so very helpful for a beginner like me. I love Earl Grey. Seriously, my family buys me earl grey cookies every Christmas because they know I'm obsessed with the tea. I can't wait to try this.
A few seconds in the microwave and then pouring the warm cream over the half-melted chocolate is another good way if you don't think your cream is enough heat.....and I do mean SECONDS. Ten seconds then stir to check it! Also, I do wonder if maybe a salted caramel might compliment the tea better than chocolate anyway.....lavender sounds lovely, but a hint of orange or grapefruit zest and the smallest drip of rose oil and you'll have a Lady Grey pie~ Experiments are fun! (Also, your dutch oven is coated in ceramic, it looked like....a metal utensil isn't the end of the world.)
The Squeezing the tea bags thing should be fine for this because tannins bind to fat--that's why you add cream to coffee to offset the bitterness. The whole milk will cancel out the bitterness for the most part so it's palatable. For something with less fat in it, though, you can get something inedibly bitter--like if you ate the used tea leaves after removing them from steeping.
I wouldn't worry about squeezing the tea bags if you aren't getting the milk to a boil which would scald it. Black teas can't fully extract until close to boiling anyway and tannins won't really come out however I would try making an earl grey syrup rather than adding it straight to the milk (you could use less bags cause tea will concentrate quite a bit in water. Alternately you could just leave the tea bags in milk overnight. Both tannins and caffeine only extract with heat so you wouldn't get either but you would get all the flavour (which is why most sweet tea is decaf cause it's cold brewed).
When I see all these other bakers with their stand mixers and their custom made granite counter tops, I think to myself "I wish I could do that." But when I see you baking with regular equipment in a regular apartment, it makes me feel like I can do it.
I always think when I see cooking videos with fancy equipments "how did people bake back in the day without all that?" and it also helps me realize I can do it!
Yeah! Like, it's nice to see a "professional-grade" kitchen being used to create quality recipes. But genuinely relatable cooking videos like this one are just as appealing and more encouraging. Sometimes people just want something scrumptious and homey, not some commercial level perfection.
Man, I really love it when cooking youtubers show their mistakes in videos. It's really, really nice to see imperfection in a world where it feels like everything we do or create has to be pretty, good, or aesthetically pleasing. Seeing someone mess up or burn their baking but continue anyways kind of takes the pressure off. I don't know, it's just reassuring to see other people be human
Yeah!! Honestly, the fumble at 0:07 is what made me stay to watch the whole video, lol. ~Aesthetic~ stuff where everything is *just so* is honestly kind of disheartening. It's so nice seeing people just being people. 😊
Kia Ora Joshua, I’ve just discovered your lovely channel and was charmed by your work. If I might be so bold and make a few small suggestions? I would pour the infused milk through a large sieve set over a bowl and squeeze very gently. I would reduce, possibly halve the quantity of cornstarch used, as the even that much will make the pie set, even with adding the whipped cream. When you go to beat the cold custard before adding the whipped cream, try blending it with your handheld cake beaters or even an immersion stick blender. It will save your whisk and arm, making the mixture so smooth that you can easily fold in the whipped cream without deflation. Try chilling your pastry for 30 minutes before blind baking, and you should see way more definition in your beautifully baked crimped crust, which I was greatly admiring when you were shaping it! You can use a bit more hot cream, poured over your bowl of chopped chocolate for your ganache so that it doesn’t seize. I apologise if the suggestions are a bit too much, but let’s put it down to a professional deformation. Good luck with your channel, it is completely charming. Peas and Lovage from New Zealand!
yo I made this pie, and I can confirm; it is very craveable. The earl grey moose is perfectly sweet with a subtle tea flavor, even when combined with the chocolate. Absolutely delicious, can recommend anyone to make it (if you have 4 hours hehe)
I like your style. No words, just music and cooking. No fancy backdrop and fake pristine kitchen. Just a real person making a real pie. It reminds me of the old-school youtube days.
Oi 🙄I asked to be his friend first, i will have a second birthday if necessary. One of these scrumptious pies will be mine. Isn't that right ? friend🤗😉🖖👀
yk what I love this video, its not a multi-million dollar production with crazy lighting or an hour monologue. It's just a genuine and real recipe video
as someone that lived within driving distance of the pie hole for years but never wanted to pay the earl grey pie *price,* thank u u are the best for sharing this
good sir, this pie is my first attempt to reenter the world of baking after years of being unmotivated (not counting the chocolate chip cookies i made because they swiftly disappeared for some reason) I haven't even gotten past the pastry yet. I just put that delicious cream in the fridge. But I'm licking the spatula right now and i can already tell this pie is going to be transcendent. absolutely MARVELOUS
Just one more piece of advice, if you don't mind: When you're done making the whipped cream, I suggest you put half in the fridge immediately and before you start incorporating it into your pastry cream. That way, your whipped cream for topping will remain stiffer, and you won't lose as much volume as you did in the video.
One wee tip; a large quantity of teabags can be reused, as they will still have flavour. Put a pot on the boil, throw the teabags in, let them steep, and serve them with some more milk added, so you can have a drink while your pie is cooking. :)
In my freshman year of college, my roommates and I bought a earl gray pie from a custom pie shop. I LOVED it but never considered that I could make it myself. It just seemed so above my own baking skills. Then I saw your video! I just tried the recipe this past weekend and it turned out great. Thank you so much :)
Even though this has probably been a LOT of feedback I just want to say I loved this video! I'm a pastry cook so yes I may do a few things differently but I loved watching you cook! I look forward to watching more of your channel in the future. Cooking is one of those things that every single person and their neighbor has extremely strong opinions on the right and wrong way (ESPECIALLY pastry and baking since it's such a science) but no matter what making it and feeling joy is what counts. Thank you for sharing it with us.
That’s an amazing earl grey creamy filling and creamy topping pie.I never had early grey pie before,Until I found out about this recipe of yours.I bet it’s quite decadent,with all those layers and such of the pie.
I know you've had loads of feedback on this recipe already, but I just thought I'd suggest adding less cornstarch, as your custard looks very very thick. You could even knock it down to half and things would still be fine, I think. I usually add two heaping tablespoons to a pint of milk for a thick custard, an extra heaping tablespoon if I want it to set like a milk pudding when it's cold. It'd make your lovely earl grey custard much easier for you to mix, too, and probably no lumps either (if you stir it constantly). Fantastic recipe, I'd never thought of an earl grey flavoured pie. It sounds amazing!
I’ve had this video saved in my watch later for a while now. I finally watched it tonight! First the music just made me giggle, I’m a simpleton, little things make me laugh. Then I was curious about your other videos and saw your TH-cam name! And your description!!! Very cute/silly! This is the kind of thing I love to subscribe to!
it's so proper title now i understood why your friends always crave x) i baked it for a friend and she loooooove it!! i was worried if it's too sweet but not that sweet at all (as korean, it is a best compliment)
idk why but seeing someone make the recipe step by step makes it seem so much more doable. i love baking, but recipes like these often feel too daunting, and this video helps a ton!! i'm really excited to try it out :))
I’ve wanted to make an Earl get cake for a while but was worried about losing the delicate flavor of the tea. A pie is a great alternative!! Thank you for compiling people’s comments in your pinned comment. I’m still a beginner in the kitchen so having a do/do not list is so helpful! I’m excited to try this one!!
Hey man, love the recipe! I'll definitely be making this! I didn't see this suggestion previously, but when removing the teabags, don't actually squeeze them. I know its tempting because you want every drop of earl grey goodness, but doing so releases tannic acid in the tea which is bitter and will also weaken the flavor. Just add more bags if you need a stronger flavor :)
For the ganache - try heating up the cream over the stove and pouring it over the chocolate and stirring until melted. It keeps the chocolate from burning. :)
I made this recipe and it was delicious! The second time I made it, I used Lady Grey instead of Earl Grey, which is more fruit forward, and I liked it even more! Thank you for the awesome recipe.
I made this last week for my family and my coworkers, and everyone loved it. Since the whipped cream had to last a couple days I made the half that went on top of the pies using vanilla pudding mix to keep it stable, and while it was maybe too sweet for the rest it made for an interesting contrast.
i’m making this for the second time now and i figured it was probably a good opportunity to lavish praise upon this recipe. it’s utterly delightful in concept, extremely fun to make (the pastry cream is my favorite part, of course) and completely delicious. i was dubious about the chocolate ganache but it brings a beautiful slight bitterness to balance the sweetness of the fillings. this is so good and if you haven’t made it yet this is your sign to go for it
I never realized how nice it would be to just watch somebody cooking and not be given the play-by-play... Big fan of this style of video, and to my eyes the pie looks amazing. Have you considered possibly doing the art as a segment, or as separate videos?
Thank you. I enjoyed watching how slowly and carefully you fitted the pie crusts into the pans and crimped the edges. It's unusual to see people do things with patience and care. They mostly seem to want to show off how deft and effortless it all is. That's actually quite daunting. I agree with the commenters who said the way you do things is encouraging to those who don't have a "knack" for baking or cooking, so they feel if they're careful and take their time, they can succeed.
We made it using you’re recommendation of less starch and using Claire saffitz’s pie dough recipe and it was perfect! Thank you so much for the recipe :) I would absolutely recommend (we also only made one pie so we halved everything)
I remember once a neighbor in college came over with a bottle of earl grey infused vodka and asked to share with me. It had the sting of tannins you would expect from the tea, but also the floral notes people enjoy so much. That memory makes me think this pie might be very good, and I think I will try my own hand at making it sometime. Thank you for sharing it!
Now this is what you call an informative, incredibly helpful and easy guide. Your tips and comments on how to do better than you did truly makes viewers feel fully capable of succeeding with the recipe. You're very fun and enjoyable to watch!
as a home cook and baking lover, this is your first video i have watched. i don’t usually subscribe right after the first video, but i loved how you included natural things like the chocolate going elsewhere when chopping it, swapping the hands for scooping and whisking the tea mixture, showing that it’s not easy to make the whipped cream look nice at the end. many other content creators have such an aesthetic vibe that it comes off sort of daunting and disappointing when our recreated products don’t look as good or the process isn’t as easy as shown. your video is just showing us that it’s normal! it’s very encouraging. thank you!
This is the first time I’ve watched your channel but… I have to say I love your username. Straight and simple, to the point, I didn’t even start the video and I knew what to expect. Perfect level of studio ghibli food romanticism. 10/10.
there’s a cafe in the city near where i grew up that does an INCREDIBLY tasty chocolate cake that includes layers of earl grey mousse and chocolate ganache, as well as some hazelnut wafers layered in as well. i’ve never thought of making them into a pie though now i’d love to try this recipe using a hazelnut pie crust! (and i’ve had thoughts of trying to recreate the cake itself on my own, i’ll definitely use this earl grey mousse recipe as a jumping off point!)
Great video and I’m definitely gonna try this recipe. Just a few tips I think it might help you next time: 1- when making the custard is easier to mix the eggs + sugar first then add the potato starch and mix it. 2- it’s easier to whip the custard prior to mixing it with the whipped cream, it saves you a lot of work and time. I hope this helps 😊
@@joshuacooksthendraws also that is a lot of corn starch. you have the power of eggs in the custard too. it wont be so chunky in the end if you use less. Probably about half of what you used.
I have made a couple of times earl grey & lavender creme brulee... I don’t even like floral flavors much, but it was so good. Earl gray pie sounds dreamy 😍♥️
As someone with severe anxiety, I really enjoy your videos. I was really quite anxious before watching, sometimes I watch baking tutorials if I don't have other means of self-soothing at that moment, and I'm glad to have come across yours! Subscribing right now 💕👍🏼
i’m probably one of those few ones who actually made it :) definitely tasty, and a good way to practice some popular baking tricks. i made the pies for Easter at church, people told me they loved it. it was a little bit too heavy for me personally though, but the caloric density is clear just from reading the recipe. can be a good thing as it feeds a lot of people! also, quite time-consuming i must say! another small thing is that I still had half a batch of the earl grey cream after covering 2 pies for some reason… it made for a lot of cream. it was still very fun to bake it and i’m glad i tried!
I've made this pie twice now. I made it first for a christmas gathering and everyone loved it. 2nd pie was made just for my household so we could enjoy more of it. Highly recommend this pie. The tea flavor comes through so well and the chocolate and creme balance it all.
The pie looks luscious! I like the comment down below about putting some lavender syrup on it. This is one of those recipes I just have to try out. I am so curious to taste it! I like how there is no talking in the video. Everything I need to know can be understood by just watching. The relaxing cozy music puts me in the mood to bake.
Omg how do u only have 20k subs? Wtfffff I’m subbing your content is so calming and great and I love cooking channels and yours is so good. The drawings also
When your chocolate seizes just add olive oil. Chocolate does that naturally because it comes into contact with moisture and does not contain any. I also found slowly adding heavy cream helps. Thank you for the video! They are really relaxing to watch.
This looks amazing! I recently made an earl grey lavender tiramisu. It was really wonderful so if you enjoy early grey flavor I definitely recommend making that sometime in the future :)
That sounds amazing! My 14 daughter asked for a "kid" tiramisu for her b day - I made her hot chocolate banana pudding tiramisu! It was a hit at her party!
I made your recipe but halved it! I think i failed to roll the pie crust thin enough because it didn’t have any overhang when i put it in the tin and also it shrank again while i baked it :( resultingly i had lots of leftover filling which couldn’t fit lol. But i tasted the fillings a lot while i was making it and i already know it’s going to be delicious! Thanks for sharing, your video was very nice to watch and inspired me to make the pie the very next weekend. My chocolate also turned quite gritty with the oil separating out when i added the cream for the ganache. My method was to microwave it until melty and add the cream but i think it wasn’t good… this has also happened to me before when making nama chocolate…. It might be the chocolate though since i just used some cheap chocolate bars from the supermarket.
Thank you for the real time, no stimulus, realistic, jazz accompanied soothing baking. In a world full of 30 second dopaminergic drugs. I’m glad this video exists.
i finally got to make this! it was absolutely delicious and my friends loved it! i'm glad i was able to make this because this is the first video i saw from your channel and it's the reason i subscribed! thank you for making incredible videos and keep up the good work
I’ve watched this video a couple times over the years and it makes me so happy. It’s the exact kind of dish that your best friend brings to your dinner party that steals the show a little bit. I want to see if I can make a vegan version some day because it looks so so good
Awesome Recipe! I followed along with your video recipe and the pies were GREAT!!! I'm making a couple pies for the Senior center New Year's Eve party coming up. We're ALWAYS Looking forward to trying something different!!! THIS is perfect and Delicious, TOO!!! Thank You!!! Happy New Year to You and Yours!
This looks amazing. I make personal sized earl grey tarts, the filling is exactly how you make, and I top them with berries. I love the idea of the chocolate on the bottom and the pistachios, will definitely try this! Love earl grey desserts 😻
Im thinking of making a personal tart version of this for myself! But downsizing the recipe from two full pies to one small pie sounds like a pain haha. I was thinking some edible flowers (petals?)with the pistachios would be a lovely decoration.
Looks good. This reminds me of when I made tea ice cream. The original recipe used Earl Grey tea, but I opted to use Darjeeling which had a nice caramel flavor. It turned out great, though I was surprised by how much caffeine the ice cream ended up having. More than a couple scoops and I definitely had the caffeine jitters.
i made this a few months ago and it was so delicious… so i just made it again using masala chai instead for a birthday and fingers crossed they like it!! i don’t drink chai often so i was surprised by how delicious the cream turned out. i’m so excited to share and eat it tomorrow after it sets overnight!
Made this recipe with my friend yesterday, since we are both tea lovers. It turned out fantastic! Flavorful, not too sweet, silky texture (especially after chilling ha ha). Reminded me of a London fog.
Amazing recipe! Although as a tea drinker, I would personally recommend against squeezing the tea bags. It makes the water(or in this case, milk) taste more bitter.
I really enjoyed the video, definitely saving for later! I don't know if anyone's mentioned this yet, but when you take the pie weights out, just take the pies out fully and close the oven door, since leaving it open lets all the heat out and all the cold in. When you close the oven then, it is technically reheating itself, and might lead to variation in cooking times!
I finally made this last week! I made it a london fog rather than early grey but it worked just as well, thanks for the video! It was scrumptious x Also my chocolate split too but it was still good 😂
Looks super. A good tip with chocolate ganache that literally makes it impossible to overheat the chocolate and make it grainy is to heat the cream over the bainmarie (bowl over water) until it is warm enough to melt the chocolate, then remove the bowl from the heat and add the chocolate and stir til its melted. This way you get a tempered fully melted ganache that will not split.
Oooh thank you for the tip! Will use that method next time. I wanted a pretty firm ganache so used less cream but was wondering if all the chocolate would still melt since theres less of the heated liquid being poured on top?
@@joshuacooksthendraws you can put the cream & chocolate in the bowl at the same time, and heat it using the bainmarie. The extra heat will melt the chocolate even if the cream wouldn’t be enough to melt it on its own. Am I making sense? I’m tired lol
@@joshuacooksthendraws yees it would still melt - alternatively heat the cream over the bain marie, then turn the heat off and add the chocolate. the residual heat will melt the chocolate without cooking it too much
This is such a good idea for a pie! I love earl grey and London fogs so this is totally up my alley. I am a good cook but a very amateur baker, but I feel confident that I can do this recipe justice after watching you do it! I don't want to reiterate too much of what commenters have already said, but this style of video is so comforting and nice to watch. Keep making them :)
This got recommended to me randomly, and wow am I a huge fan of Earl Grey. Definitely going to try out this recipe soon. Thanks for the chill vibes and beautiful art!!!
Thank you everyone for visiting!
I learned a lot from the plethora of advice I received here.
I made quite a bit of mistakes in my video 😬 but I'm hoping to constantly learn as I keep creating!
Here are some things of note:
-stop using metal utensils on my dutch oven. I recently bought a silicone whisk! And though I do use a wooden spoon most of the times, I forget at times haha. Will make a conscious commitment to remember!
-lower the heat while melting the chocolate. I never really overheated chocolate before this but I kind of rushed the process due to recording and time constraints haha. One great tip I received is to pour the hot cream over the chocolate to let it melt gently. My only concern was that I wanted a pretty firm ganache and so I used less cream; I was unsure if the small amount of cream would be enough to melt the larger amount of chocolate?
-use less corn starch. I used Tartine's recipe for pastry cream and they suggest 4 tablespoons or 60ml of corn starch for their banana cream pie. I was making a double batch so opted for around 100ml but it seems that even that was a bit too much for my preference. Will use probably around 85-90ml or even less next time.
-fully whip the pastry cream before adding in the whipped cream. Do this to prevent lumps! D: I read before to not whisk it too much because it will break down the starch and loosen the cream, but I realize that.... that's exactly what I wanted to happen.... hahahha
-mix the sugar and corn starch together first before adding the eggs. Easier incorporation of the eggs!
-don't squeeze the teabags? I'm still 50/50 on this one. I understand the science of it since squeezing the teabags will release more tannins which adds a bitter taste. But I kind of like the tannins in this pie; it adds some bitterness to offset the sweetness.
Some tasty alterations I read that people suggested:
-adding lavender
-white chocolate ganache
-not including the chocolate. If you're not a huge fan of chocolate, or even feel as if the chocolate will overpower the earl grey flavor, this pie works just as well without it. :)
You can actually get a much firmer ganache even if you use a larger amount of cream. 2:1 is the golden ratio, basically once it cools down in the fridge you can control how firm it is based on how much air you impart on it afterwards. all you need to do is whip it a bit less as you let it cool, and ensure you do not *over whip* to ensure it doesn't break. hope this helps!
Wow, what a lovely way to respond to criticism in the comments section. I really enjoyed the video, and these updates are so very helpful for a beginner like me. I love Earl Grey. Seriously, my family buys me earl grey cookies every Christmas because they know I'm obsessed with the tea. I can't wait to try this.
A few seconds in the microwave and then pouring the warm cream over the half-melted chocolate is another good way if you don't think your cream is enough heat.....and I do mean SECONDS. Ten seconds then stir to check it! Also, I do wonder if maybe a salted caramel might compliment the tea better than chocolate anyway.....lavender sounds lovely, but a hint of orange or grapefruit zest and the smallest drip of rose oil and you'll have a Lady Grey pie~ Experiments are fun! (Also, your dutch oven is coated in ceramic, it looked like....a metal utensil isn't the end of the world.)
The Squeezing the tea bags thing should be fine for this because tannins bind to fat--that's why you add cream to coffee to offset the bitterness. The whole milk will cancel out the bitterness for the most part so it's palatable. For something with less fat in it, though, you can get something inedibly bitter--like if you ate the used tea leaves after removing them from steeping.
I wouldn't worry about squeezing the tea bags if you aren't getting the milk to a boil which would scald it. Black teas can't fully extract until close to boiling anyway and tannins won't really come out however I would try making an earl grey syrup rather than adding it straight to the milk (you could use less bags cause tea will concentrate quite a bit in water. Alternately you could just leave the tea bags in milk overnight. Both tannins and caffeine only extract with heat so you wouldn't get either but you would get all the flavour (which is why most sweet tea is decaf cause it's cold brewed).
When I see all these other bakers with their stand mixers and their custom made granite counter tops, I think to myself "I wish I could do that." But when I see you baking with regular equipment in a regular apartment, it makes me feel like I can do it.
I always think when I see cooking videos with fancy equipments "how did people bake back in the day without all that?" and it also helps me realize I can do it!
Yeah! Like, it's nice to see a "professional-grade" kitchen being used to create quality recipes. But genuinely relatable cooking videos like this one are just as appealing and more encouraging. Sometimes people just want something scrumptious and homey, not some commercial level perfection.
When there is a will, there is a way. Always
@@Lina_Martinuka yahhh
You can ❤
Man, I really love it when cooking youtubers show their mistakes in videos. It's really, really nice to see imperfection in a world where it feels like everything we do or create has to be pretty, good, or aesthetically pleasing. Seeing someone mess up or burn their baking but continue anyways kind of takes the pressure off. I don't know, it's just reassuring to see other people be human
Yeah!! Honestly, the fumble at 0:07 is what made me stay to watch the whole video, lol. ~Aesthetic~ stuff where everything is *just so* is honestly kind of disheartening. It's so nice seeing people just being people. 😊
Cooking is about experimenting and that's what this video shows really nicely. That's the fun with cooking. No need for perfect!
i admire your ability to appreciate the very bare bare minimum
Yea I enjoyed hearing the tiny laugh when he cut the chocolate and it went sideways lol
@@blomffy yes! You live a happier life if you learn to appreciate the small and mundane things :)
Staying home in my pajamas and making pie. That's my idea of a good day.
I whole heartedly agree!!
Amen to that!
Yes! Except for the dishes. It's all relaxing and fun until you have to clean up the kitchen lmao.
Kia Ora Joshua, I’ve just discovered your lovely channel and was charmed by your work. If I might be so bold and make a few small suggestions?
I would pour the infused milk through a large sieve set over a bowl and squeeze very gently.
I would reduce, possibly halve the quantity of cornstarch used, as the even that much will make the pie set, even with adding the whipped cream.
When you go to beat the cold custard before adding the whipped cream, try blending it with your handheld cake beaters or even an immersion stick blender. It will save your whisk and arm, making the mixture so smooth that you can easily fold in the whipped cream without deflation.
Try chilling your pastry for 30 minutes before blind baking, and you should see way more definition in your beautifully baked crimped crust, which I was greatly admiring when you were shaping it!
You can use a bit more hot cream, poured over your bowl of chopped chocolate for your ganache so that it doesn’t seize. I apologise if the suggestions are a bit too much, but let’s put it down to a professional deformation. Good luck with your channel, it is completely charming. Peas and Lovage from New Zealand!
Me too and that’s how I got a husband lol
I am suddenly overwhelmed by an intense desire to make a bunch of pies from different kinds of tea
SOUTHERN SWEET TEA PIE
Lavender Grey Pie 😍🪻☕
Lapsang souchong?
imagine a vanilla or choco based cake with ganache and chamomile vanilla whipped cream
Constant Comment tea comes to mind.
yo I made this pie, and I can confirm; it is very craveable. The earl grey moose is perfectly sweet with a subtle tea flavor, even when combined with the chocolate.
Absolutely delicious, can recommend anyone to make it (if you have 4 hours hehe)
Yay! Im so so glad you enjoyed it!! But yes its definitely labor intensive! Haha
what size did you use for the pie mould?
I appreciate the flavor subtle-tea
If you want to cut down on the time, use prepared pie crust😊
The sieve step looks so infuriating
I like your style. No words, just music and cooking. No fancy backdrop and fake pristine kitchen. Just a real person making a real pie. It reminds me of the old-school youtube days.
This jazz pianist really said “did you ever know that you’re my herooooooo”
i made this pie! i used chai tea bags instead and added cinnamon and nutmeg to the filling. actually amazing. i love pie.
YUM I too would choose Chai with nutmeg and cinnamon over Earl Grey
The i love pie seals this nicely
I have watched many cooking videos but this one was the most fascinating I have ever seen. Earl Grey pie? Who knew! Oh to be one of your friends!
Thank you so much!! 🥰
i have to inform you im the 666th like
Very darling!
Oi 🙄I asked to be his friend first, i will have a second birthday if necessary. One of these scrumptious pies will be mine. Isn't that right ? friend🤗😉🖖👀
Earl and Lady Grey tea are so underrated. They’re both so smooth and delicious.
Right? And they go so well with so many things!
I did not know there was a Lady Grey tea, gotta try that!
Not by me - if I were still drinking tea, it’d be Earl Grey every day 👍
@@persebraIt has a twist of lemon added, just right for those of us who add milk
what's the difference
yk what I love this video, its not a multi-million dollar production with crazy lighting or an hour monologue. It's just a genuine and real recipe video
as someone that lived within driving distance of the pie hole for years but never wanted to pay the earl grey pie *price,* thank u u are the best for sharing this
Thanks! And yes. I love pie hole but was always shocked with the $8.50 per slice price. So I tried making my own! haha
@@joshuacooksthendraws ITS. ATROCIOUS. i cry every time i see it TT_TT
good sir, this pie is my first attempt to reenter the world of baking after years of being unmotivated (not counting the chocolate chip cookies i made because they swiftly disappeared for some reason)
I haven't even gotten past the pastry yet. I just put that delicious cream in the fridge. But I'm licking the spatula right now and i can already tell this pie is going to be transcendent. absolutely MARVELOUS
Watching this at 2:15 am while raining outside such good vibes
Just one more piece of advice, if you don't mind: When you're done making the whipped cream, I suggest you put half in the fridge immediately and before you start incorporating it into your pastry cream. That way, your whipped cream for topping will remain stiffer, and you won't lose as much volume as you did in the video.
Thanks for the suggestion.
I love how you take the ingredients from the original place you put them, instead of putting them in separate bowls and making multiple dishes
i find these kind of videos endearing because it felt much more like home than the usual professial cooking videos.
One wee tip; a large quantity of teabags can be reused, as they will still have flavour. Put a pot on the boil, throw the teabags in, let them steep, and serve them with some more milk added, so you can have a drink while your pie is cooking.
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i just made this and dude it is so good you have changed my life forever
In my freshman year of college, my roommates and I bought a earl gray pie from a custom pie shop. I LOVED it but never considered that I could make it myself. It just seemed so above my own baking skills. Then I saw your video! I just tried the recipe this past weekend and it turned out great. Thank you so much :)
Absolute banger of a song in the background. Love it and the baking :)
Even though this has probably been a LOT of feedback I just want to say I loved this video! I'm a pastry cook so yes I may do a few things differently but I loved watching you cook! I look forward to watching more of your channel in the future. Cooking is one of those things that every single person and their neighbor has extremely strong opinions on the right and wrong way (ESPECIALLY pastry and baking since it's such a science) but no matter what making it and feeling joy is what counts. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Any adjustments you would suggest to make this even better?
I'm curious too. What kind of apartments would you make?
I think this would be great with a digestive/graham cracker crust as well! Like biscuits and tea
I wonder! I think digestives might be too salty sometimes
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I agree! I don't like pastry so much.
That’s such a good alternative!
Oh thats a good mention
That’s an amazing earl grey creamy filling and creamy topping pie.I never had early grey pie before,Until I found out about this recipe of yours.I bet it’s quite decadent,with all those layers and such of the pie.
I know you've had loads of feedback on this recipe already, but I just thought I'd suggest adding less cornstarch, as your custard looks very very thick. You could even knock it down to half and things would still be fine, I think. I usually add two heaping tablespoons to a pint of milk for a thick custard, an extra heaping tablespoon if I want it to set like a milk pudding when it's cold. It'd make your lovely earl grey custard much easier for you to mix, too, and probably no lumps either (if you stir it constantly).
Fantastic recipe, I'd never thought of an earl grey flavoured pie. It sounds amazing!
I’ve had this video saved in my watch later for a while now. I finally watched it tonight! First the music just made me giggle, I’m a simpleton, little things make me laugh. Then I was curious about your other videos and saw your TH-cam name! And your description!!! Very cute/silly! This is the kind of thing I love to subscribe to!
earl grey is my favourite tea. and your way of making the rim is genius. not needing to cut and still having a pie shape without the exact pan. wow!
I really liked it when he smacked the dough
Man your music choice in these are absolutely jazz-ilicious!
it's so proper title now i understood why your friends always crave x) i baked it for a friend and she loooooove it!! i was worried if it's too sweet but not that sweet at all (as korean, it is a best compliment)
Wait, I can make pie flavored after my favorite tea? That's awesome!
I love how you highlight the mistakes, it's great to learn from someone else's instead of repeating them!
idk why but seeing someone make the recipe step by step makes it seem so much more doable. i love baking, but recipes like these often feel too daunting, and this video helps a ton!! i'm really excited to try it out :))
I’ve wanted to make an Earl get cake for a while but was worried about losing the delicate flavor of the tea. A pie is a great alternative!! Thank you for compiling people’s comments in your pinned comment. I’m still a beginner in the kitchen so having a do/do not list is so helpful! I’m excited to try this one!!
I made this for my colleagues. The whole pie was gone by the evening. Thank you ❤️
Watching you is like watching an artist at work. I see your focus and I'm falling in love with watching you cook.
Hey man, love the recipe! I'll definitely be making this!
I didn't see this suggestion previously, but when removing the teabags, don't actually squeeze them.
I know its tempting because you want every drop of earl grey goodness, but doing so releases tannic acid in the tea which is bitter and will also weaken the flavor.
Just add more bags if you need a stronger flavor :)
Yes!!! This pie looks delicious, but I wanted to write a comment about the astringency added from this common habit. Thank you, fellow tea lover
I do it with my cups of tea and only notice bitterness if the tea bag steeps too long.
Where’s the drawing?? Lol.
I never tasted earl grey until I had some earl grey macrons from a Saigon market in my area. Best flavor ever omg
Love the video! Friendship is such a precious thing. To want to make things that we know our friends enjoy is truly an expression of love.
For the ganache - try heating up the cream over the stove and pouring it over the chocolate and stirring until melted. It keeps the chocolate from burning. :)
I made this recipe and it was delicious! The second time I made it, I used Lady Grey instead of Earl Grey, which is more fruit forward, and I liked it even more! Thank you for the awesome recipe.
Yay Im so glad!! :D
I made this last week for my family and my coworkers, and everyone loved it. Since the whipped cream had to last a couple days I made the half that went on top of the pies using vanilla pudding mix to keep it stable, and while it was maybe too sweet for the rest it made for an interesting contrast.
Im so happy they loved it!!
Seeing whipped cream reminds me of drinking it straight from the carton as a child 🥲🥲
This is the cutest thing ever it's so nice to watch right before going to sleep , so calm;)
I'm having a bad day, and I just discovered you, and... I've decided you're my comfort channel
Thank for visiting! And hope your days gets better!! 🥰
i’m making this for the second time now and i figured it was probably a good opportunity to lavish praise upon this recipe. it’s utterly delightful in concept, extremely fun to make (the pastry cream is my favorite part, of course) and completely delicious. i was dubious about the chocolate ganache but it brings a beautiful slight bitterness to balance the sweetness of the fillings. this is so good and if you haven’t made it yet this is your sign to go for it
I never realized how nice it would be to just watch somebody cooking and not be given the play-by-play... Big fan of this style of video, and to my eyes the pie looks amazing. Have you considered possibly doing the art as a segment, or as separate videos?
I looove Plan:D for silent cooking vlog content just like this, thought I'd recommend her too!
The play by play is in the subtitles
Thank you. I enjoyed watching how slowly and carefully you fitted the pie crusts into the pans and crimped the edges. It's unusual to see people do things with patience and care. They mostly seem to want to show off how deft and effortless it all is. That's actually quite daunting. I agree with the commenters who said the way you do things is encouraging to those who don't have a "knack" for baking or cooking, so they feel if they're careful and take their time, they can succeed.
We made it using you’re recommendation of less starch and using Claire saffitz’s pie dough recipe and it was perfect! Thank you so much for the recipe :) I would absolutely recommend (we also only made one pie so we halved everything)
So happy it turned out well and that you enjoyed it!!! 🥰
I remember once a neighbor in college came over with a bottle of earl grey infused vodka and asked to share with me. It had the sting of tannins you would expect from the tea, but also the floral notes people enjoy so much. That memory makes me think this pie might be very good, and I think I will try my own hand at making it sometime. Thank you for sharing it!
what vodka was it? i’m curious to try it :)
Now this is what you call an informative, incredibly helpful and easy guide. Your tips and comments on how to do better than you did truly makes viewers feel fully capable of succeeding with the recipe. You're very fun and enjoyable to watch!
I tried this recipe and it turned out really well :)) I’m not a huge tea fan but I actually really liked the earl grey cream
as a home cook and baking lover, this is your first video i have watched. i don’t usually subscribe right after the first video, but i loved how you included natural things like the chocolate going elsewhere when chopping it, swapping the hands for scooping and whisking the tea mixture, showing that it’s not easy to make the whipped cream look nice at the end. many other content creators have such an aesthetic vibe that it comes off sort of daunting and disappointing when our recreated products don’t look as good or the process isn’t as easy as shown. your video is just showing us that it’s normal! it’s very encouraging. thank you!
exactly
I made my first pie following this recipe. It was so good and everyone I shared it with loved it. Thank you!
I love Earl Grey anything! I even have an Earl Grey lip balm. Time to put the kettle on ❤️🇨🇦
What brand is your earl grey lip balm?
@@tfnvv5469 it’s called HURRAW! I think I got it at David’s Tea, years ago.❤️🇨🇦
saw the title and have to admit I was intrigued. After watching, I'm going to have to try this one. BRAVO!
This is the first time I’ve watched your channel but… I have to say I love your username. Straight and simple, to the point, I didn’t even start the video and I knew what to expect. Perfect level of studio ghibli food romanticism. 10/10.
there’s a cafe in the city near where i grew up that does an INCREDIBLY tasty chocolate cake that includes layers of earl grey mousse and chocolate ganache, as well as some hazelnut wafers layered in as well. i’ve never thought of making them into a pie though now i’d love to try this recipe using a hazelnut pie crust!
(and i’ve had thoughts of trying to recreate the cake itself on my own, i’ll definitely use this earl grey mousse recipe as a jumping off point!)
Great video and I’m definitely gonna try this recipe. Just a few tips I think it might help you next time:
1- when making the custard is easier to mix the eggs + sugar first then add the potato starch and mix it.
2- it’s easier to whip the custard prior to mixing it with the whipped cream, it saves you a lot of work and time. I hope this helps 😊
Yes! I kept making mistakes since Im not used to cooking in front of a camera but will definitely remember your advice for next time. Thank you.
@@joshuacooksthendraws also that is a lot of corn starch. you have the power of eggs in the custard too. it wont be so chunky in the end if you use less. Probably about half of what you used.
@@joshuacooksthendraws And use a thermometer for the custard. 160F- 165F then remove from heat.
OMG…..WHAT I LOVE THIS STYLE OF CONTENT. YOU SIR, ARE THE BEST.
I have made a couple of times earl grey & lavender creme brulee... I don’t even like floral flavors much, but it was so good. Earl gray pie sounds dreamy 😍♥️
As someone with severe anxiety, I really enjoy your videos. I was really quite anxious before watching, sometimes I watch baking tutorials if I don't have other means of self-soothing at that moment, and I'm glad to have come across yours! Subscribing right now 💕👍🏼
i’m probably one of those few ones who actually made it :)
definitely tasty, and a good way to practice some popular baking tricks.
i made the pies for Easter at church, people told me they loved it.
it was a little bit too heavy for me personally though, but the caloric density is clear just from reading the recipe. can be a good thing as it feeds a lot of people! also, quite time-consuming i must say! another small thing is that I still had half a batch of the earl grey cream after covering 2 pies for some reason… it made for a lot of cream.
it was still very fun to bake it and i’m glad i tried!
I've made this pie twice now. I made it first for a christmas gathering and everyone loved it. 2nd pie was made just for my household so we could enjoy more of it. Highly recommend this pie. The tea flavor comes through so well and the chocolate and creme balance it all.
We sometimes get an earl grey cake from a local Korean bakery. It's maybe my favorite pastry! If I can get those flavors at home I'll be unstoppable!
Yes I love earl grey flavored baked goods! So delicious 🤤
you should go for it. :)
This video reminded me of my grandparents, I had a good cry, thank you
i loved seeing your process step by step! I think my top takeaway is that crimping of the pie dough. I'm going to do that with my pies from now on.
Mistakes mean that you get better and better each time you try it. This recipe looks tasty! well done
The pie looks luscious! I like the comment down below about putting some lavender syrup on it. This is one of those recipes I just have to try out. I am so curious to taste it! I like how there is no talking in the video. Everything I need to know can be understood by just watching. The relaxing cozy music puts me in the mood to bake.
Thank you! Always love to be in my pjs and cozy on days that I bake. Haha
@@joshuacooksthendraws Me too.🙂
Great recipe! I added orange zest on the finished product, really kicked it up a notch.
Omg how do u only have 20k subs? Wtfffff I’m subbing your content is so calming and great and I love cooking channels and yours is so good. The drawings also
When your chocolate seizes just add olive oil. Chocolate does that naturally because it comes into contact with moisture and does not contain any. I also found slowly adding heavy cream helps. Thank you for the video! They are really relaxing to watch.
This looks amazing! I recently made an earl grey lavender tiramisu. It was really wonderful so if you enjoy early grey flavor I definitely recommend making that sometime in the future :)
I love tiramisu and an earl grey lavender flavored one sounds amazing! Thanks for the recommendation!
That sounds amazing! My 14 daughter asked for a "kid" tiramisu for her b day - I made her hot chocolate banana pudding tiramisu! It was a hit at her party!
Please share the recipe!!!
Yum, lavendar earl grey is my favorite.
@@mamamua4644 I second this!
this video is so calming, i love how detailed and real it was! No words or face to pay attention to.. its perfect!
I made your recipe but halved it! I think i failed to roll the pie crust thin enough because it didn’t have any overhang when i put it in the tin and also it shrank again while i baked it :( resultingly i had lots of leftover filling which couldn’t fit lol. But i tasted the fillings a lot while i was making it and i already know it’s going to be delicious!
Thanks for sharing, your video was very nice to watch and inspired me to make the pie the very next weekend.
My chocolate also turned quite gritty with the oil separating out when i added the cream for the ganache. My method was to microwave it until melty and add the cream but i think it wasn’t good… this has also happened to me before when making nama chocolate…. It might be the chocolate though since i just used some cheap chocolate bars from the supermarket.
Thank you for the real time, no stimulus, realistic, jazz accompanied soothing baking.
In a world full of 30 second dopaminergic drugs. I’m glad this video exists.
i finally got to make this! it was absolutely delicious and my friends loved it! i'm glad i was able to make this because this is the first video i saw from your channel and it's the reason i subscribed! thank you for making incredible videos and keep up the good work
Im so glad you enjoyed it!!! :D thank you
I’ve watched this video a couple times over the years and it makes me so happy. It’s the exact kind of dish that your best friend brings to your dinner party that steals the show a little bit. I want to see if I can make a vegan version some day because it looks so so good
Awesome Recipe!
I followed along with your video recipe and the pies were GREAT!!!
I'm making a couple pies for the Senior center New Year's Eve party coming up.
We're ALWAYS Looking forward to trying something different!!!
THIS is perfect and Delicious, TOO!!! Thank You!!!
Happy New Year to You and Yours!
It looks so good! Earl Grey is my favorite tea. I had never heard of it as a pie. Definitely want to try it!
This looks amazing. I make personal sized earl grey tarts, the filling is exactly how you make, and I top them with berries. I love the idea of the chocolate on the bottom and the pistachios, will definitely try this! Love earl grey desserts 😻
Im thinking of making a personal tart version of this for myself! But downsizing the recipe from two full pies to one small pie sounds like a pain haha. I was thinking some edible flowers (petals?)with the pistachios would be a lovely decoration.
I love that you list the music!
Looks good. This reminds me of when I made tea ice cream. The original recipe used Earl Grey tea, but I opted to use Darjeeling which had a nice caramel flavor. It turned out great, though I was surprised by how much caffeine the ice cream ended up having. More than a couple scoops and I definitely had the caffeine jitters.
i made this a few months ago and it was so delicious… so i just made it again using masala chai instead for a birthday and fingers crossed they like it!! i don’t drink chai often so i was surprised by how delicious the cream turned out. i’m so excited to share and eat it tomorrow after it sets overnight!
I've baked Earl grey chiffon cakes but never thought about it as a pie flavour! I'll definitely try this next time❤
i absolutely love your style of videos! the background noise of you cooking +plus the soft music playing is so relaxing (:
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I've never wanted to eat or make a pie in my life until watching this video 🤤
Made this recipe with my friend yesterday, since we are both tea lovers. It turned out fantastic! Flavorful, not too sweet, silky texture (especially after chilling ha ha). Reminded me of a London fog.
the combo of earl grey tea + vanilla would definitely make it a london fog flavour profile
I might actually try this out once I've got my kitchen again. Love the idea of making an earl grey pie
Hope you get your kitchen back soon!!
And I definitely recommend giving it a try. I love this pie! haha
😳Hon don’t do it! google this recipe and do that one,I hope I’m not too late.
Amazing recipe!
Although as a tea drinker, I would personally recommend against squeezing the tea bags. It makes the water(or in this case, milk) taste more bitter.
Ok but that jazz background music did not have to go that hard! I’m definitely trying this recipe out whenever I get the chance!!!
I really enjoyed the video, definitely saving for later! I don't know if anyone's mentioned this yet, but when you take the pie weights out, just take the pies out fully and close the oven door, since leaving it open lets all the heat out and all the cold in. When you close the oven then, it is technically reheating itself, and might lead to variation in cooking times!
2:45 was so well timed
I finally made this last week! I made it a london fog rather than early grey but it worked just as well, thanks for the video! It was scrumptious x
Also my chocolate split too but it was still good 😂
Looks super. A good tip with chocolate ganache that literally makes it impossible to overheat the chocolate and make it grainy is to heat the cream over the bainmarie (bowl over water) until it is warm enough to melt the chocolate, then remove the bowl from the heat and add the chocolate and stir til its melted. This way you get a tempered fully melted ganache that will not split.
Oooh thank you for the tip! Will use that method next time. I wanted a pretty firm ganache so used less cream but was wondering if all the chocolate would still melt since theres less of the heated liquid being poured on top?
@@joshuacooksthendraws you can put the cream & chocolate in the bowl at the same time, and heat it using the bainmarie. The extra heat will melt the chocolate even if the cream wouldn’t be enough to melt it on its own. Am I making sense? I’m tired lol
@@joshuacooksthendraws yees it would still melt - alternatively heat the cream over the bain marie, then turn the heat off and add the chocolate. the residual heat will melt the chocolate without cooking it too much
This is such a good idea for a pie! I love earl grey and London fogs so this is totally up my alley. I am a good cook but a very amateur baker, but I feel confident that I can do this recipe justice after watching you do it! I don't want to reiterate too much of what commenters have already said, but this style of video is so comforting and nice to watch. Keep making them :)
This got recommended to me randomly, and wow am I a huge fan of Earl Grey. Definitely going to try out this recipe soon. Thanks for the chill vibes and beautiful art!!!
I made this and added lavender tea! It was delicious for sure a must try
My sister thought she saw chocolate pudding in the fridge. She grabbed a spoon for a mouthful, and found out it was beef gravy 😆🤪🤢
Lol that must have been embarrassing 😂
Whoops
@@ChibiPanda8888 she hasn't had gravy since then. Decades🤣