Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Authentic Spanish Crema Catalana, a creamy custard dessert that captures the essence of traditional Spanish flavors. This exquisite dish is infused with citrus notes from lemon and orange zest, complemented by warm hints of cinnamon. The crowning glory is the caramelized sugar crust, which adds a satisfying crunch to each spoonful. Perfect for any occasion, whether as an elegant dinner party treat or a sweet ending to a family meal, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- Zest from 1 lemon
- Zest from 1 orange
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup caster sugar (plus more for caramelizing)
Instructions
- In a heavy-based saucepan, heat the milk with lemon zest, orange zest, and cinnamon stick until it simmers; then remove from heat.
- Mix cornstarch with a splash of water to create a slurry.
- In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks and caster sugar until pale; gradually mix in cornstarch slurry and a splash of hot milk.
- Remove citrus peels and cinnamon stick from the milk, then slowly incorporate the egg mixture while whisking continuously.
- Return to low heat and whisk until thickened into a pudding-like consistency.
- Divide custard into ramekins and cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).
- Before serving, sprinkle sugar on top of each custard and caramelize using a blowtorch or under the broiler.
- Enjoy plain or topped with fresh fruits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (100g)
- Calories: 186
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 145mg