Classic Spanish Creme Catalana Recipe/Traditional Creme Catalana Recipe

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be used for a dairy-free version.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia offers a sugar-free option, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

egg yolks

🥗Healthier: silken tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Silken tofu provides a vegan alternative, while egg substitutes can be more affordable.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while granulated sugar is typically cheaper.

Place lemon peel and orange peel in a pan with a cinnamon stick and cover with milk.

Cook on medium heat and set aside to cool for 20 minutes.

In a mixing bowl, mix together egg yolks until creamy.

Add sugar and beat until fluffy.

Add cornstarch and mix carefully together.

Add warm milk one spoon at a time, mixing well to avoid lumps.

Add the rest of the milk and pass through a strainer.

Mix well and add everything to the pan.

Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.

Distribute the custard into ramekins.

Set your oven to maximum temperature and grill function.

Sprinkle with demerara sugar (or caster sugar if demerara is unavailable).

Bake until crunchy and golden brown.

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