
Crema Catalana
Ingredients
Method
- Heat the milk and cream with the lemon zest, orange zest and cinnamon stick over medium heat until just simmering. Remove from heat, cover and infuse for 15 minutes. Strain.
- Whisk the egg yolks, sugar and cornflour together until pale.
- Gradually pour the warm infused milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Return to the saucepan over low heat and cook, stirring continuously, until the custard thickens to a thick, creamy consistency.
- Pour into 6 shallow cazuela dishes or ramekins. Cool, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours until set.
- Just before serving, sprinkle 1 tbsp caster sugar evenly over each custard. Caramelise with a kitchen blowtorch until the surface is a crackly amber caramel.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Source: Classic Spanish recipe. Estimated values per serving. For general guidance only — actual values may vary with cooking style, ingredient brands, portion size and any additional ingredients or accompaniments.

