Catalan Crme Brle
Instructions
First reserve about a half cup of milk and set it aside. The rest, put in a pot and add half of the sugar, the piece of cinnamon and the lemon zest. Bring it to a simmer and then turn off the heat
Into a bowl, add the four yolks, the remaining sugar, and a mixture of the remaining milk and the cornstarch, which you should blend in without remaining lumps. Now whisk to form a smooth mixture.
Now pour the sweetened milk through a sieve directly into the yolk mixture. Now mix it all together and put it back onto a low heat until it thickens.
Once the custard has thickened, it's time to divide it into oven-safe ramekins and leave it to cool. About a half-hour before serving the dessert, sprinkle the cane sugar generously over the top of the custard, grate a bit of nutmeg over the tops, and place them into the oven directly under the broiler for about 3 to 4 minutes.
Our Catalan custard is finished. Instead of using the oven, you can also use a kitchen blowtorch to caramelize the sugar crust. Doing this in front of your guests will certainly make an impression!
