Crema catalana

custard with a caramel crust

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking time

30 minutes

Portions

4

CombiSteamer V4000 from 2021

Crema catalana

3 egg yolks

30 g icing sugar

300 ml single cream

½ tsp cornflour

½ tsp vanilla seeds

1 orange

some grated zest

Caramel

60 g sugar

Crema catalana

Mix all the ingredients together well in a measuring jug. Divide the mixture evenly between the ramekin dishes. Place on a perforated stainless steel tray and cook in the middle shelf position at 85 °C for 30 minutes using the hot air with steaming mode.

Allow the custard to cool then chill in the refrigerator.

Caramel

Sprinkle sugar over the custard and caramelize with a blowtorch.

Cooking steps

Hot air + steaming 85 °C for 30 Mins

Tips

The cooking time can vary depending on shape and quantity: if the custard is too runny, extend the cooking time until it sets.

Additional information

Recipe number

S44

Created by

V-ZUG Ltd.

Created on

26/1/2022