Crema catalana (o de Sant Josep) 
Crema Catalana (or Sant Josep Cream)
One of the most well-known recipes from Catalan cuisine. It's their quintessential dessert. Today, I'm sharing it as a #momsrecipes because it has been passed down by mothers, and their mothers before them, to our days. Have a very sweet day!
Crema Catalana (or Sant Josep Cream)
One of the most well-known recipes from Catalan cuisine. It's their quintessential dessert. Today, I'm sharing it as a #momsrecipes because it has been passed down by mothers, and their mothers before them, to our days. Have a very sweet day!
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Set aside a little cold milk and add the cornstarch. Mix and set aside.
- 2
Put the rest of the milk in a pot, add the cinnamon stick and lemon peel, and infuse over low heat until it's about to boil, but don't let it boil.
- 3
Meanwhile, separate the egg whites from the yolks and beat the yolks with the sugar.
- 4
When the infused milk is ready, add it to the bowl with the egg and sugar, incorporate the cold milk with the cornstarch, and mix well.
- 5
Return the mixture to the pot and heat until almost boiling, stirring constantly over low heat to prevent burning.
- 6
When it starts to thicken, remove from heat and divide into individual ramekins. Let cool and then refrigerate for two or three hours.
- 7
Before serving, sprinkle with sugar and caramelize it with a kitchen torch or a very hot burner.
- 8
Enjoy! Share if you liked it, and if you make it, upload a photo!
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