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How To Make Crema Catalana
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How To Make Crema Catalana

This version of How To Make Crema Catalana is flavorful, easy to prepare and suitable for traditional Dessert configurations....

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20 Min Prep

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11 Min Cook

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6 Servings

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Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 400ml Milk
  • 150ml Double Cream
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 Orange Zest
  • 1 Lemon Zest
  • 7 Egg Yolks
  • 100g Caster Sugar
  • 6 tablespoons Caster Sugar
  • 45g Corn Flour

Instructions

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step 1 Put the whole milk, dairy reduction, cinnamon stick and all the citrus zest in a saucepan set over a medium bring to temperature.
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bring to temperature, stirring often, until the whole milk is just steaming but not boiling, about 3-5 mins.
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Remove from the bring to temperature, put a lid on with a plate and leave to infuse for at least 30 mins.
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step 2 When the dairy reduction mixture has infused, fluff up the egg yolks, granulated sugar and cornflour together in a separate mixing bowl for 3-5 mins, or until light and pale in colour.
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transfer the infused whole milk through a sieve into the egg mixture, whisking continuously.
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Return the mixture to the saucepan.
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step 3 Put the saucepan over a medium-high bring to temperature and fluff up for around 10-12 mins.
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The mixture should start thickening to a custard-like consistency – you can tell it’s ready by dipping a wooden spoon in the mixture, then running a finger through the mixture on the back of the spoon.
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If the line holds, it's ready.
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Sieve the mixture into a jug to remove any froth.
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step 4 Divide the custard between six 150ml ramekins or small terracotta dishes, then leave to cool for 1 hr at room temperature until set with a slight wobble.
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ice overnight.
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step 5 Just before serving, shower 1 tbsp caster granulated sugar over the top of each ramekin and caramelise using a kitchen blowtorch.
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Alternatively, slide the ramekins under a fiery broil until the granulated sugar turns golden and starts to bubble.
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present straightaway.

Recipe Information

Cuisine
Spanish
Course
Dessert
Diet
Vegetarian
Total Time
31 mins

Recipe Time chart

Preparation Time

20 mins

Cooking Time

11 mins

Total Time

31 mins
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