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Nutritional Values
300kcal
6gProtein
42gCarbs
12gFat
—Fibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥛 Dairy
🥚 Eggs
Catalan Cream
How to order / say it
Say it
Crema Catalana — [CREE-muh Cat-ah-LAH-na]
Order
I'd like the Crema Catalana, please.
Locally
Me gustaría la Crema Catalana, por favor.
Say locally
A rich egg custard dessert topped with caramelized sugar.
Why try it?
Crema Catalana represents the sweet side of Catalan cuisine. It's a favorite in Barcelona, showcasing the local tradition of combining simple ingredients to create superb flavors.
How it tastes
It has a smooth, creamy texture with a hint of citrus and cinnamon, topped with a crispy layer of caramelized sugar that you crack with a spoon.
Origin & History — first documented: 1300
Crema Catalana dates back to the 14th century in the Catalonia region. Originally a variation of pastry cream, it has evolved into a popular dessert served during traditional festivities.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥛 500 ml milk
- 🥚 6 egg yolks
- 🍯 100 g sugar
- 🌾 20 g cornstarch
- 🍋 1 lemon zest
- 🧂 1 cinnamon stick
Method
- 1 Mix egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl.
- 2 Heat milk with lemon zest and cinnamon until just boiling.
- 3 Gradually mix hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- 4 Return to pot, heat until thickened, then cool and sprinkle with sugar before serving.
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