CREMA CATALANA (CATALAN BURNT CREAM)

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I haven't tried this, but it looks like a tasty dessert. From The Essential Mediterranean Cookbook.

Provided by Heydarl

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 liter milk
1 vanilla bean
1 cinnamon stick
1 small lemon, zest of, sliced into strips
2 slices orange zest, 4 x 2 cm
8 egg yolks
1/2 cup caster sugar
4 tablespoons cornflour
3 tablespoons soft brown sugar

Steps:

  • Place the milk, scraped vanilla bean, cinnamon stick and lemon and orange zests in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Simmer for 5 minutes, then strain and set aside.
  • Whisk the egg yolds with the caster sugar in a bowl for about 5 minutes, until pale and creamy. Add the cornflour and mix well. Slowly add the warm milk mixture to the egg and whisk continuously. Return to the saucepan and cook over low to medium heat, stirring constantly, for 5-10 minutes, or until the mixture is thick and creamy. Do not boil as it will curdle. Pour into six 1 cup ramekins and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
  • When ready to serve, sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and grill for 3 minutes or until it caramelises.

Layla Wellito
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This was a great dessert to end a special meal. It was easy to make and very impressive.


Faiz Raza
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I'm not a big fan of custard desserts, but I really enjoyed this Crema Catalana. The custard was light and fluffy, and the burnt sugar topping added a nice caramelized flavor.


barakat khan
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This recipe is a keeper! The Crema Catalana was absolutely delicious and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Nancy Keci
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I love the combination of the creamy custard and the crunchy burnt sugar topping. This is a dessert that I will definitely be making again.


Skylar Stump
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I followed the recipe exactly and the Crema Catalana turned out perfectly. It was so creamy and delicious, and the burnt sugar topping was the perfect touch.


Ahmad YT bro
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This is a great recipe for a classic Spanish dessert. The custard is rich and creamy, and the burnt sugar topping adds a delicious caramelized flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves custard desserts.


MR ASIF KHAN
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion or just a weeknight treat.


Dalton Bruner
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This was my first time making Crema Catalana and it turned out great! The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the dessert was delicious.


Mohan Khatri
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of custard, but I'm so glad I did! The Crema Catalana was light and fluffy, with a delicious caramel flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Rs Siam
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I love making Crema Catalana for special occasions. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.


gagan oli
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This is the best Crema Catalana recipe I've tried. It's creamy, rich, and has the perfect amount of sweetness. The burnt sugar topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Pushpa Latha
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Crema Catalana was a huge hit with my family! It had a delicious custard-like texture and the burnt sugar topping added a perfect caramelized flavor. I found the recipe easy to follow and the cooking time was spot-on.