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THE FAMOUS CATALAN DESSERT CREMA CATALANA – HOW TO MAKE CATALAN CREAM

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What is Crema Catalana?

Crema Catalana, or Catalan Cream, is a typical dessert, originally from the Spanish region of Catalonia, but now found all throughout Spain. It is pretty similar to the French crème brûlée the main difference being that crema catalana is made from milk and is thickened with cornstarch and eggs, while the crème brûlée  is made with a thick cream. Crema Catalana also has a different texture, closer to a flan than a custard. It is a great dessert for spring and it’s tradition in Spain to prepare this dessert on March 19.  Therefore, it is also called Crema de Sant Josep, the Spanish equivalent of Father’s Day in the USA.It is rich, has a delicious creamy texture, and melts in your mouth while eating it. So why not try out the recipe for crema catalana on your own?

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 7 Steps to prepare Crema Catalana

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Refrigeration Time: 3 hours

Serves: 4

  1. Beat together the egg yolks and 3/4 cup sugar in a bowl until the mixture turns creamy. Now add the cinnamon stick together with the lemon peel.
  2. Mix the cornstarch with 4 tablespoons of the cold milk. When it’s well mixed return it to the remaining 2 cups of milk and pour it all together with the egg/sugar/cinnamon mixture.
  3. Cook the mixture slowly over a low heat, stirring constantly with a whisk until it comes to the boil. When it begins to thicken, remove from the heat immediately or the mixture may separate!
  4. Now pour the mixture into bowls and remove the cinnamon stick. Let it cool down a little bit and then refrigerate the cream for at least 2-3 hours.
  5. Before serving, preheat your oven and sprinkle the rest of the sugar over the desert.
  6. When the oven is hot, place the cream on the top shelf and allow the sugar to caramelize, turning gold and brown. This may take around 10 minutes. 
  7. Remove and serve immediately. You can also serve the crema catalana cold, but for our taste it has much more flavor when served warm and fresh.

 

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