World Flavors Cookbook

Leite Creme

Name: Leite Creme
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: Portugal
Ingredients: 500ml whole milk; 100g sugar; 4 egg yolks; 2 tbsp cornstarch; Lemon peel, cinnamon stick, sugar for torching

The Portuguese version of Crème Brûlée, often flavored with lemon and cinnamon.

Cuisine: Portugal

Ingredients

500ml whole milk
100g sugar
4 egg yolks
2 tbsp cornstarch
Lemon peel, cinnamon stick, sugar for torching

Instructions

Heat milk with lemon peel and cinnamon stick.
Whisk yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Gradually whisk in hot milk.
Cook over low heat until thickened. Do not boil.
Pour into dishes and let cool. Sprinkle sugar and caramelize with a torch or hot iron before serving.