Crema Catalana

1h
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1In a bowl, whisk together 5 egg yolks and ½ cup of sugar until pale.
  2. 2In a separate container, make a slurry with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water.
  3. 3In a saucepan, combine 2 ½ cups of whole milk, orange peel, and 2 cinnamon sticks.
  4. 4Heat the milk mixture until simmering, then remove from heat.
  5. 5Temper the egg yolk mixture by gradually adding the hot milk mixture, whisking constantly.
  6. 6Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring continuously until it thickens into a pudding.
  7. 7Strain the pudding through a fine-mesh sieve.
  8. 8Pour the pudding into ramekins and chill overnight.
  9. 9Before serving, sprinkle sugar on top of each serving and caramelize using a kitchen torch.

Ingredients

  • 5 egg yolks
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2.5 cups whole milk
  • 1 orange peel
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Equipment

bowlmeasuring cupwhisksmall bowlsaucepanfine-mesh sieveramekinsbaking sheetkitchen torch