Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 large piece lemon peel
- 1 large piece orange peel
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup white sugar (preferably caster)
- additional sugar for caramelization
- Fresh fruit or berries (for decoration)
Instructions
- In a heavy-based saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, lemon peel, orange peel, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat.
- Dissolve cornstarch in a splash of water to create a slurry.
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until pale yellow. Gradually mix in the cornstarch slurry and a splash of hot milk.
- Remove citrus peels and cinnamon stick from the milk, then slowly pour the egg mixture into the warm milk while whisking constantly.
- Return to low heat and whisk until thickened to pudding-like consistency.
- Pour into ramekins or clay dishes, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Once chilled, sprinkle sugar on top of each custard and caramelize using a small blowtorch or under a broiler until golden brown.
- Serve immediately with fresh fruit garnishes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 custard (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 185mg