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Crema Catalana

Crema Catalana

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Servings

10 Servings

Ingredients

  • 5 cups canned coconut milk not light version
  • 3 - 4 big fat strips of orange zest
  • 3 - 4 big fat strips of lemon zest
  • 1 whole vanilla bean split and essence and bean added to milk or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of kosher or sea salt
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 cup sugar + a few teaspoons for bruleeing
  • 8 egg yolks lightly whisked
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

  • Whisk coconut milk, orange zest, lemon zest, vanilla bean, salt, cinnamon, and 1 cup sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring mixture to a simmer. Turn off the heat and allow to steep for 10 minutes.
  • Whisk cornstarch and eggs yolks together. Whisk coconut milk mixture into egg yolks, a little at a time. Return mixture to the saucepan and over medium heat, whisk constantly until custard is very thick, about 10 to 15 minutes. 
  • Pour through a strainer and divide between ramekins. Place parchment pieces over ramekins and chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat broiler or gather your blowtorch! Remove parchment circles. Sprinkle tops with sugar and either place under broiler for a few minutes or torch until a golden sugar crust is formed.
  • Serve Crema Catalana.