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How to Make Catalan Cream

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Crema Catalana - How to Make Catalan Cream

Crema Catalana

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Lisa Sierra
Crema Catalana or Catalan Cream is the Spanish name and version of the French dessert, crème brulée. In fact, many regions lay claim to the origin of the dessert. Wherever it originated won’t matter as you eat this dessert, letting it dissolve in your mouth! It is a great dessert for Spring, since it is also called Crema de Sant Josep, or St. Joseph’s cream, traditionally prepared on March 19th, St. Joseph’s Day, the Spanish equivalent of Father’s Day in the USA.

Just before serving, it is traditional in Cataluña to place a heated iron with a spiral shape to brown and caramelize the top of the crema catalana. If your kitchen equipment doesn’t include a spiral-shaped hot iron, don’t worry! Simply caramelize the sugar under the broiler of your oven.

  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 Stick Cinnamon
  • Grated rind of ½ Lemon
  • 2 cups Milk

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Refrigeration Time: 3 hours

This recipe makes 4 servings.

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