John Myers
Ingredients for 8 servings:
- 10 egg yolks
- 1 liter of milk
- 250 g sugar
- 70 g cornstarch
- 1 lemon(s), grated peel
- 1 cinnamon stick(s)
- 20 tbsp sugar
Instructions
Working time approx. 25 minutes; Rest time approx. 2 hours; Cooking/baking time approx. 10 minutes; Total time approx. 2 hours 35 minutes
Catalan cream
You will also need: 8 heatproof bowls (approx. 10 cm in diameter). Mix 250 g of sugar with 800 ml of milk. Add the lemon zest and cinnamon stick and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, beat the 10 egg yolks until frothy, then add the remaining milk and cornstarch. Add this mixture to the boiling milk and bring to a boil for another minute, stirring constantly. Pour the cream into the ceramic bowls and let cool to room temperature. Before serving, sprinkle each bowl with 2 1/2 tablespoons of sugar and caramelize using a blowtorch (or in the oven).
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