Crema Catalana

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Ingredients for 10 portions
  • 1 kg QimiQ Classic Vanilla, room temperature
  • 250 ml Milk
  • 1 Orange(s), finely grated zest
  • 2 small pinch(es) Cinnamon
  • 2 pinch(es) Cardamom, ground
  • 8 Egg yolk(s)
  • 160 g Sugar
  • Sugar, to caramelize
Method
1.
Bring the QimiQ Classic Vanilla to a 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 molds 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.