Crema catalana
Crema catalana is a delicious Catalan dessert that is similar to crème brûlée. It consists of a creamy custard base flavored with lemon and cinnamon, and it is typically topped with a caramelized sugar crust.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 lemon zest
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- sugar additional for caramelizing
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the milk, cinnamon stick, and lemon zest over medium heat until it just starts to simmer. Remove from heat and let it steep for 15-20 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until well combined.
- Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens (about 8-10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and strain the mixture to remove the cinnamon stick and lemon zest.
- Divide the custard into 4 ramekins and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Just before serving, sprinkle a thin layer of sugar over the top of each custard and caramelize using a kitchen torch or under the broiler.
- Let it sit for a few minutes to allow the sugar to harden, then enjoy the delicious Crema Catalana!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 242kcal (12%)Carbohydrates: 36g (12%)Protein: 7g (14%)Fat: 9g (14%)Saturated Fat: 4g (25%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 198mg (66%)Sodium: 55mg (2%)Potassium: 208mg (6%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 31g (34%)Vitamin A: 446IU (9%)Vitamin C: 2mg (2%)Calcium: 183mg (18%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
