Pour the espresso and instant coffee into a pouring cup and stir to dissolve the instant coffee. Set aside.
Meanwhile, place the cream and salt into saucepan on medium heat until simmering at the edges and hot, approximately 3 minutes.
Remove from the heat and set aside.
In the meantime, place the egg yolks and sugar into a bowl and whisk until the eggs are pale and the mixture is thick.
Slowly pour the warm cream into the pale eggs, whisking to incorporate a quarter at a time until it is completely combined.
Pour the coffee into the creamy mixture and whisk to combine.
Pour the coffee custard into your pie base and place into a large baking tray.
Boil water and pour the water ⅓ up the sides of the pie dish into the large baking tray.
Slide carefully into the oven and bake for 55 minutes or until it is lightly golden on top and only slightly jiggly in the center.
Remove and allow to cool to room temperature.
Place in the fridge for minimum 1 hour to chill.
Remove when ready to serve and sprinkle a further 2 tablespoons sugar evenly over the top.
Carefully caramelize the top with a blowtorch or under a grill/broiler.
Tap, slice and serve.
Enjoy!