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Receta de Crema Catalana

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🌍Authentic Spanish recipe from a Spanish-speaking creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Crema Catalana

Cultural Context

Originating from Catalonia, Crema Catalana is a traditional Spanish dessert similar to French crème brûlée. It is often enjoyed during festive occasions, particularly on St. Joseph's Day. Today, this creamy custard topped with a crispy caramel layer is beloved not just in Spain but around the world, with various adaptations appearing in different cuisines.

ESESdessert
6 servings
Servings4
milk
heavy cream
sugar
egg yolks
cornstarch
vanilla bean
cinnamon stick
lemon zest
orange zest
brown sugar
1

Combine milk and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat.

2

Add sugar, vanilla bean, cinnamon stick, lemon zest, and orange zest.

3

Heat mixture until just boiling, then remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes.

4

Whisk egg yolks and cornstarch in a bowl until smooth.

5

Gradually add the warm milk mixture to the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly.

6

Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.

7

Remove from heat and strain through a fine sieve into a bowl.

8

Pour the custard into individual ramekins and let cool to room temperature.

9

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.

10

Before serving, sprinkle a thin layer of brown sugar on top of each custard.

11

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

12

Let the caramelized sugar cool for a minute before serving.

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Local Name: Crema Catalana

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