Crema Volteada Recipe
Crema volteada is a traditional Peruvian dessert similar to flan or crème caramel. This one gets a creative twist - spice-infused milk and orange zest... a perfect special occasion dessert!
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Ingredients
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk - 14 ounces
- 1 can evaporated milk - 12 ounces
- 2 star anise
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla - divided use
- zest of one orange - reserve orange for garnish if desired
- 3 whole eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- orange slice and fresh herb garnish - as desired
Instructions
- To a small saucepan, add the sweetened condensed and evaporated milks, whole spices, and salt. Gently heat up to just below a boil (180℉/82℃). Allow the mixture to gently cook for 15 additional minutes after it reaches temperature.
- Strain the infused milk through a sieve, and cool. The mixture doesn’t need to be “cool,” but it needs to be no more than warm. If it’s hot, it might affect the eggs when they’re added.
- Bring a sauté pan to medium-high heat, and sprinkle a thin layer of sugar. As the sugar melts, continue to sprinkle a thin layer of sugar. The sugar will gradually melt and turn a light golden-brown color. Keep stirring gently until all the sugar has dissolved and the caramel has turned a deep amber color. Divide the caramel between the bowls/ramekins.
- Preheat oven to 300℉/149℃. Whisk eggs and egg yolks thoroughly. Add them to the infused milk. Run through the sieve again (if desired). Stir in the remaining teaspoon of vanilla and orange zest.
- Divide the custard mixture between the prepared bowls. Pour hot water into the baking dish, making sure it reaches halfway up the sides of the custard dish.
- Bake until the edges are set, but the centers should still have a slight jiggle when you gently shake the bowls (40-60 minutes depending on depth of custard and size of bowl).
- Invert the ramekins on to a plate. Garnish with orange slice and herbs as desired. Enjoy!
Notes
NOTE: More detailed information is provided in the body of the post.
Nutrition
Calories: 361kcal
NOTE: Macronutrients are an approximation only using unbranded ingredients and MyFitnessPal.com. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.
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