Catalan cream

• For 4 people
• Preparation time (dont cuisson) : 60 minutes
• Cooking time : 10 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Custard
  • Milk : 2 cups
  • Lemon peel (large strip) : 1 piece
  • Cinnamon stick : 1 piece
  • Cornstarch : 3 tbsp
  • Sugar : 1/2 cup
  • Egg yolks : 4 piece

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Steps

• Boil milk with lemon peel and cinnamon stick in a saucepan.
• In a bowl, mix cornstarch, sugar, and egg yolks until smooth.
• Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, stirring constantly.
• Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat until thickened.
• Remove from heat and pour into individual ramekins. Let cool.
• Sprinkle sugar on top of each ramekin and caramelize with a kitchen torch.
• Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Tips

• Be careful when caramelizing the sugar to avoid burning.
• You can also caramelize the sugar under the broiler for a similar effect.

Information

• The traditional way to caramelize the sugar on top is by using a kitchen torch.
• This dessert is best served chilled for a refreshing treat.