Crema Catalana

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Infuse whole milk with cinnamon and lemon.
  2. 2Infuse whole milk with cinnamon and lemon.
  3. 3Infuse whole milk with cinnamon and lemon.
  4. 4Whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale and voluminous.
  5. 5Whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale and voluminous.
  6. 6Whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale and voluminous.
  7. 7Temper the egg mixture with some of the hot milk.
  8. 8Temper the egg mixture with some of the hot milk.
  9. 9Temper the egg mixture with some of the hot milk.
  10. 10Strain the mixture and add the rest of the milk.
  11. 11Strain the mixture and add the rest of the milk.
  12. 12Strain the mixture and add the rest of the milk.
  13. 13Return the strained mixture to the pot.
  14. 14Return the strained mixture to the pot.
  15. 15Return the strained mixture to the pot.
  16. 16Dilute cornstarch with milk and add it to the pot.
  17. 17Dilute cornstarch with milk and add it to the pot.
  18. 18Dilute cornstarch with milk and add it to the pot.
  19. 19Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
  20. 20Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
  21. 21Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
  22. 22Pour the custard into individual ramekins.
  23. 23Pour the custard into individual ramekins.
  24. 24Pour the custard into individual ramekins.
  25. 25Let it cool.
  26. 26Let it cool.
  27. 27Let it cool.
  28. 28Traditionally serve with burnt sugar on top.
  29. 29Traditionally serve with burnt sugar on top.
  30. 30Traditionally serve with burnt sugar on top.

Ingredients

  • leche entera
  • leche entera
  • leche entera
  • canela
  • canela
  • canela
  • limón
  • limón
  • limón
  • yemas de huevo
  • yemas de huevo
  • yemas de huevo
  • azúcar
  • azúcar
  • azúcar
  • maizena
  • maizena
  • maizena

Equipment

panbowlswhiskstrainer

Tips

  • Use whole milk for a creamier result.
  • The key is to use just the right amount of Maizena for a smooth and creamy texture.