Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Authentic Spanish Crema Catalana Recipe, a creamy custard dessert that brings a touch of elegance to any occasion. With a luscious base infused with citrus peels and cinnamon, this dessert is crowned with a perfectly caramelized sugar topping, creating a beautiful contrast of textures. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself, this easy-to-follow recipe promises an impressive finish every time. Complete your Crema Catalana with fresh fruits for an irresistible presentation that will leave your guests wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 large piece lemon peel
- 1 large piece orange peel
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup white caster sugar (superfine)
- Additional sugar (for caramelization)
- Fresh fruit or berries (optional decoration)
Instructions
- Heat the milk in a heavy-based saucepan over medium heat with lemon peel, orange peel, and cinnamon stick until simmering. Remove from heat.
- Create a slurry by dissolving cornstarch in a splash of water.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale, then stir in the cornstarch slurry and add a splash of hot milk.
- Remove citrus peels and cinnamon from the milk; gradually whisk in egg mixture to avoid scrambling.
- Return to low heat, whisking constantly until thickened to pudding consistency.
- Divide custard into ramekins and cover with plastic wrap before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Sprinkle sugar on top and caramelize using a blowtorch or under high grill heat until golden brown.
- Serve with fresh fruit if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Caramelizing
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg