CATALAN CREAM - Original recipe

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while whole milk is more affordable.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is less expensive.

Blend cornstarch in 1 cup of cold milk.

In a saucepan, add 1 cup of milk, lemon zest, cinnamon sticks, and sugar; stir well and bring to a boil.

Cream egg yolks and sugar in a bowl while the milk mixture is heating.

Once the milk mixture reaches a boil, strain it through a strainer to remove the zest and cinnamon sticks.

Return the strained mixture back to the pot and let it thicken over low heat for a few minutes until soft and smooth.

Transfer the thickened mixture into typical baking dishes (ramekins).

Let the ramekins cool and then refrigerate for about 2 hours until thickened.

Sprinkle a layer of brown sugar on top of each custard.

Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden and crispy.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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