Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Authentic Spanish Crema Catalana Recipe, a creamy custard dessert infused with fragrant citrus and aromatic cinnamon. This elegant dish is topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust, offering a satisfying crunch that complements its smooth texture. Perfect for any gathering or a cozy night at home, this dessert is sure to impress your guests and become a new favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (caster)
- Additional sugar (for caramelization)
- Fresh fruit or berries (optional)
Instructions
- In a heavy-based saucepan, heat the milk with lemon peel, orange peel, and cinnamon stick until simmering. Remove from heat.
- Dissolve cornstarch in a splash of water to create a slurry.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until pale yellow. Add the cornstarch slurry and temper with hot milk.
- Strain out the peels and stick from the milk mixture, then combine slowly with egg mixture while whisking to prevent scrambling.
- Cook on low heat until thickened to pudding consistency.
- Divide into ramekins or clay dishes, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, sprinkle sugar on top of each custard and caramelize using a blowtorch or under a broiler.
- Top with fresh fruit if desired and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling/Cooking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 185mg