Crema Catalana

Name: Crema Catalana
Total time: 21600 s
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups milk (about 500 ml); 3 egg yolks; 3 tablespoons sugar (about 40 grams); 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch (about 20 grams); Peel from 1/4 of a lemon; 1/4 stick cinnamon; High in calories: about 210 kcal per serving; High in sugar: 2 1/2 teaspoons (about 10 grams) per serving

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).

Maruxaotero @cook_12256556

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Ingredients

1 hour + 5 hours

4 servings

2 cupsmilk (about 500 ml)
3egg yolks
3 tablespoonssugar (about 40 grams)
2 1/2 teaspoonscornstarch (about 20 grams)
Peel from 1/4 of a lemon
1/4 stickcinnamon
Nutritional value
High in calories: about 210 kcal per serving
High in sugar: 2 1/2 teaspoons (about 10 grams) per serving

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Steps

1 hour + 5 hours

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

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

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

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

Enjoy!