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Crema Catalana

Maruxaotero
Maruxaotero @cook_12256556

One of the most traditional desserts from Catalan cuisine and one of my favorites. It's easy to make. I reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe (and to make it 'healthier' I use unrefined cane sugar).

Crema Catalana

One of the most traditional desserts from Catalan cuisine and one of my favorites. It's easy to make. I reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe (and to make it 'healthier' I use unrefined cane sugar).

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Ingredients

1 hour + 5 hours
4 servings
  1. 2 cupsmilk (about 500 ml)
  2. 3egg yolks
  3. 3 tablespoonssugar (about 40 grams)
  4. 2 1/2 teaspoonscornstarch (about 20 grams)
  5. Peel from 1/4 of a lemon
  6. 1/4 stickcinnamon
  7. Nutritional value
  8. High in calories: about 210 kcal per serving
  9. High in sugar: 2 1/2 teaspoons (about 10 grams) per serving

Cooking Instructions

1 hour + 5 hours
  1. 1

    Pour the milk into a saucepan, add the lemon peel and cinnamon stick. Heat over medium until almost boiling, then remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 45 minutes.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, combine the egg yolks and sugar, mixing well. Add the cornstarch and mix. Strain the infused milk and add it to the bowl, mixing everything thoroughly.

  3. 3

    Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly in the same direction. When the cream thickens, turn off the heat and continue stirring for a couple more minutes.

  4. 4

    Divide the cream into serving dishes and let cool. Once cooled, cover and refrigerate for about 5 hours to set completely.

  5. 5

    Right before serving, sprinkle sugar on top and caramelize it using a kitchen torch, a caramelizer, or a very hot metal spoon (a homemade trick I use).

  6. 6

    Enjoy!

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