# Crema Catalana

Crema Catalana is a traditional spanish custard dessert with a hard caramel top.

- Cuisine: Spanish
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Infuse whole milk with cinnamon and lemon.
2. Whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale and voluminous.
3. Temper the egg mixture with some of the hot milk.
4. Strain the mixture and add the rest of the milk.
5. Return the strained mixture to the pot.
6. Dilute cornstarch with milk and add it to the pot.
7. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
8. Pour the custard into individual ramekins.
9. Let it cool.
10. Traditionally serve with burnt sugar on top.

## Equipment

- pan
- bowls
- whisk
- strainer

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIMW7JCoqPa/?igsh=bDd4cTRsc2cxdjR6
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/9ba5c41d-6b1c-4a43-aa77-1d9fe0887d04
- Extracted: 2025-05-13

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