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Classic Crema Catalana (Catalan Custard with a Caramelized Top)

A stunning dessert from Catalonia that wins you over from the first spoonful! Even if you've never been to Catalonia and never tried this wonderful treat, I'm sure you'll love it. The contrast of cool, silky custard and a crisp, sweet caramel top is simply divine. And if you have been there, the taste will surely bring back happy memories!

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Catalan classic cream with caramelized crust
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Composition / ingredients

Servings:
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Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe
By weight of the composition:
Proteins 16 % 4 g
Fats 20 % 5 g
Carbohydrates 64 % 16 g
130 kcal
GI: 44 / 0 / 56
    1. Pour the milk into a saucepan and add the lemon and orange peel along with the cinnamon stick. 2. Set the pan over medium heat and warm it, but don't let it boil; take it off the heat and let the milk steep, covered, for an hour. 3. In a bowl, whisk the yolks with 100 grams of the sugar until smooth. 4. Add the cornstarch to the yolks and sugar and whisk again. 5. Strain the milk through a sieve and pour it into the egg mixture, whisking thoroughly. Pour everything into a saucepan and set it over medium heat. 6. Heat the mixture, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until it thickens. 7. Strain the finished custard through a sieve, divide it among serving ramekins, cover with plastic wrap, and chill in the fridge for 4 hours (or overnight). 8. Just before serving, sprinkle the remaining sugar over the top and caramelize it with a kitchen torch — you want an appetizing, crisp caramel crust. If you don't have a torch, heat a metal spoon until red-hot and run it over the sugar. Enjoy!

Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish

  • Whole cow's milk - 68  kcal/100g
  • Milk 3.5% fat - 64  kcal/100g
  • Milk 3.2% fat - 60  kcal/100g
  • Milk 1.5% fat - 47  kcal/100g
  • Concentrated milk 7.5% fat - 140  kcal/100g
  • Milk 2.5% fat - 54  kcal/100g
  • Granulated sugar - 398  kcal/100g
  • Sugar - 398  kcal/100g
  • Egg yolks - 352  kcal/100g
  • Cornstarch - 329  kcal/100g
  • Lemon peel - 47  kcal/100g
  • Orange peel - 36  kcal/100g
  • Cinnamon stick - 261  kcal/100g

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