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Crema Catalana | No bake dessert | Serves 4

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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
660 grams / 2 ¾ cups whole milk
1 cinnamon stick
2 tablespoon orange peel
1 tablespoon lemon peel
90 grams / 5 large egg yolks (room temperature)
75 grams / 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon superfine/caster sugar
25 grams / ¼ cup cornflour
20 grams / 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon superfine/caster sugar
1

Place the milk, cinnamon, orange and lemon peel on low heat.

2

Meanwhile, whisk the sugar and egg yolks until well combined and smooth.

3

Add in the cornflour and whisk until smooth.

4

Pour a ladleful of hot milk into the egg yolks and combine.

5

Repeat by adding two more ladlefuls of hot milk to the eggs to ensure the yolks are heated slowly.

6

Remove the cinnamon stick and citrus peels and pour in the warm egg yolk mixture.

7

Heat on low and whisk until the custard is thickened to pudding consistency and leaves a heavy coating on the back of the spoon.

8

Remove from the heat and pour into your ramekins.

9

Cover with cling film or greaseproof paper and place in the fridge for several hours or preferably overnight.

10

Remove and sprinkle a heaped teaspoon layer of sugar on top of each custard and place under an oven grill or kitchen torch until it has caramelized sugar crust and is golden brown.

11

Serve and tap to dig in.

12

Enjoy!

Allergens

milkeggs
Local Name: Crema Catalana

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