Authentic Spanish Crema Catalana
Indulge in the rich flavors of an Authentic Spanish Crema Catalana Recipe, a delightful custard dessert that will impress your guests and elevate any occasion. This creamy treat is infused with the bright notes of citrus from lemon and orange peels, complemented by the warm essence of cinnamon. With a beautifully caramelized sugar topping, it not only tastes divine but also looks stunning when served.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 large piece lemon peel
- 1 large piece orange peel
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup white sugar (preferably caster)
- Additional sugar for caramelization
Instructions
- Heat the milk in a heavy-based saucepan over medium heat with lemon peel, orange peel, and cinnamon stick until simmering; then remove from heat.
- Make a cornstarch slurry by dissolving cornstarch in a splash of water.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale yellow; add cornstarch slurry and mix in a splash of hot milk.
- Remove the peels and stick from heated milk; slowly pour egg mixture into the milk while whisking continuously to avoid scrambling.
- Return to low heat, whisking until thickened to pudding-like consistency.
- Divide mixture into ramekins and cover with plastic wrap; chill for at least four hours or overnight.
- Before serving, sprinkle additional sugar on top and caramelize using a blowtorch or broil in the oven until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 200mg