Catalan Cream with Lemongrass and Cinnamon

Recipe by Hervé Cuisine

A velvety Catalan cream, flavored with lemongrass and cinnamon, prepared like a pastry cream then caramelized with a torch. Easy to make at home, it evokes the desserts of Barcelona.

MediumSpanishServes 6

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Source Video
35m
Prep
12m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
57m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$2.80
Per serving:$0.47

Critical Success Points

  • Infuse the milk without boiling it
  • Temper the mixture to avoid egg coagulation
  • Cook over medium heat while stirring constantly to achieve the proper consistency
  • Caramelize the sugar with the torch

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful of hot milk splatters.
  • Use the torch in a well‑ventilated area, away from flammable materials.

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