Crème Catalane

A classic Spanish dessert with a creamy custard base and a crisp, caramelized sugar topping—similar to crème brûlée but infused with lemon and cinnamon.

Ingredients

Custard:

2 cups whole milk

1 cinnamon stick

Zest of 1 lemon

4 large egg yolks

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping:

1/4 cup granulated sugar (for caramelizing)

Instructions

Infuse the Milk: