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Crema Catalana

QimiQ Benefits

  • Creamy indulgent taste with less fat
  • Reduces moisture migration, skin formation and discolouration
  • Quick and easy preparation

Minutes

10

Difficulty

easy

Crema Catalana
Crema Catalana

Ingredients

For 10 portions

  • 1kg

    QimiQ Classic Vanilla, unchilled

  • 250ml

    Milk

  • 1

    Orange(s), finely grated zest

  • 2small pinch(es)

    Cinnamon

  • 2pinch(es)

    Cardamom, ground

  • 8

    Egg yolk(s)

  • 160g

    Sugar

  • g

    Sugar, to caramelise

Preparation

  1. Bring the QimiQ Classic Vanilla to the boil with the milk, orange zest and spices. Remove from the heat.
  2. Whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until smooth and quickly whisk into the QimiQ mixture over a bain-marie (warm water bath) until it thickens slightly, enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  3. Fill the creme into moulds and allow to chill for at least 4-6 hours.
  4. Sprinkle the cream with sugar and caramelize with a mini blow torch, or under a hot grill.
Some doughy looking food

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