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    Crema de Catalan- Andorran Custard

    May 22, 2014 By Darlene at International Cuisine

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    A dish of crema de catalan

    Crema de Catalan is known as the Catalan Crème brulee, this custard version has a citrus twist. It is pretty easy to make you just need to watch it closely. Crema de Catalan is believed to be Europe's oldest custard dessert.  When it says stir constantly, you really need to. You can Brulee the top with either a torch or in the broiler.

    Crema de Catalan

    This citrusy, custard Andorran treat was the perfect ending to our International Cuisine meal.

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    Spanish Crema de Catalan

    A delicious creamy custard with a citrusy twist similar to creme brulee
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Spanish
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    cooling time 1 hour
    Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 235kcal
    Author International Cuisine

    Ingredients

    • 3 Eggs Separated using only the yolks
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 2 cups milk
    • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
    • 1/2 lemon zest
    • ½ cinnamon stick

    Instructions

    • In a sauce pan, Mix the egg yolks with the sugar to a creamy consistency.
    • Add in just 1 ½ cups of milk and stir to thoroughly combine.
    • Add in the lemon zest and cinnamon stick.
    • Heat the mixture over medium high heat, stirring occasionally
    • Meanwhile, dissolve the cornstarch in the remaining ½ cup of milk.
    • Start slowly adding in the cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly
    • Bring to a slow boil while stirring and right when the first bubble appears, set it aside.
    • Ladle the custard into individual ramekins and let cool.
    • Sprinkle the top with sugar and Brulee the top with either a blow torch or put in the broiler until the top is scorched.
    • Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 207mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 376IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 1mg

     

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