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Crema Catalana

Time
40 min
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
290 kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 ml milk
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 100 g sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornflour
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Sugar for the top

Steps

  1. 1Simmer the milk with the cinnamon stick and lemon zest, infuse 10 minutes, then strain.
  2. 2Whisk the egg yolks with sugar and cornflour.
  3. 3Slowly add the warm milk and stir over low heat until thickened.
  4. 4Divide into shallow dishes and chill for at least 3 hours.
  5. 5Just before serving, sprinkle with sugar and caramelise it with a blowtorch.

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Calories are approximate per serving and vary with ingredient amounts and cooking method.