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Heat over medium heat until it almost reaches a boil, then remove from heat and let infuse for 10 minutes.","group":"Infusion","title":"Combine the milk, cinnamon stick, and lemon peel","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Infusion"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar and cornstarch until the mixture is smooth and pale.","group":"Custard Prep","title":"Whisk the egg yolks","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Custard Prep"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Remove the cinnamon and lemon peel from the milk. Slowly pour the warm milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to avoid scrambling the eggs.","group":"Combining","title":"Remove the cinnamon and lemon peel from the milk","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Combining"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook until the cream thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon (about 82-85°C / 180-185°F). Do not let it boil.","group":"Cooking","title":"Return the mixture","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Pour the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into 4 ramekins. Let cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.","group":"Chilling","title":"Pour the custard through a fine-mesh sieve","timerMinutes":240,"sourceTitle":"Chilling"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Just before serving, sprinkle a thin layer of sugar over each custard. Caramelize the sugar using a kitchen torch or a very hot broiler until it forms a crisp, dark golden crust.","group":"Finishing","title":"Just before serving","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Ensure the custard does not reach a full boil after adding the eggs to prevent curdling. For the best crust, caramelize the sugar immediately before serving.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["Spanish","Catalan"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","noCook"],"equipment":["saucepan","whisk","fine-mesh sieve","ramekins","kitchen torch"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"allergens":["milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"ramekin","note":"Standard 150ml ramekins"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The custard can be prepared and chilled up to 48 hours in advance. Do not add the sugar topping until immediately before serving."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Once the sugar is caramelized, it must be eaten immediately as the crust will soften.","reheatingNotes":"Serve chilled. Do not reheat."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fcrema_catalana_1d5e75124d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b95f0a35-d67a-4a60-902e-f17479f965a3","imageAlt":"Crema Catalana — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["dessert","spanish","catalan","custard","caramel","traditional","gluten-free"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Crema Catalana","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T04:09:34.056Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T04:09:34.056Z","related":[{"id":"sumo_de_cereja_com_limao_b284846cba","slug":"cherry-lemon-juice","title":"Cherry Lemon Juice","description":"A refreshing and vibrant Western European beverage blending the sweetness of ripe cherries with the zing of fresh lemon.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["Portuguese"]},"course":["dessert","drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsumo_de_cereja_com_limao_b284846cba%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=ac0d265a-e1f1-4435-bb98-a8ca3a53f992","imageAlt":"Cherry Lemon Juice — recipe cover","tags":["cherry","lemon","juice","refreshing","beverage","summer","easy"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":5},{"id":"scone_18b5c7aa9a","slug":"classic-british-scones","title":"Classic British Scones","description":"A traditional Western European snack that is light, fluffy, and slightly crumbly. 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