Crema Catalana Recipe

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Ingredients:

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5 cups milk
4 slices orange zest
2 cinnamon sticks
1 pinch salt
8 large egg yolks
1 cup sugar, plus extra for caramelizing
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

Special equipment: 10 (5-ounce) ramekins.
In a medium saucepan, bring the milk, orange zest, cinnamon sticks, and salt to a boil then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes to infuse flavors.
In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the 1 cup of sugar until pale and fluffy.
Add the cornstarch and whisk until thoroughly combined.
Remove and discard the orange zest and cinnamon sticks from the milk. Whisking constantly, gradually add the milk to the egg yolk mixture.
Return the mixture to the saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly to thicken, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Strain the custard into a large bowl and whisk in the vanilla.
Divide the custard between 10 (5-ounce) ramekins and smooth the surfaces.
Cool the custards slightly, then cover the ramekins with the plastic wrap and refrigerate them until the custard is cold, at least 8 or up to 24 hours
To serve the crema catalana, sprinkle each ramekin evenly with 2 teaspoons of sugar.
Use a kitchen torch to melt and caramelize the sugar until browned and crusty. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	172.33 Kcal (722 kJ)
Calories from fat	36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4g	6%
Cholesterol	151.25mg	50%
Sodium	118.83mg	5%
Potassium	247.98mg	5%
Total Carbs	24.46g	8%
Sugars	17.99g	72%
Dietary Fiber	0.06g	0%
Protein	8.88g	18%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	172.2mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	94.81 Kcal (397 kJ)
Calories from fat	19.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.2g	6%
Cholesterol	83.21mg	50%
Sodium	65.38mg	5%
Potassium	136.43mg	5%
Total Carbs	13.46g	8%
Sugars	9.9g	72%
Dietary Fiber	0.04g	0%
Protein	4.88g	18%
Iron	0.4mg	4%
Calcium	94.7mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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