Ingredients

Preparation

In a saucepan, boil the milk, half of the sugar, the zests of orange and lemon, cinnamon and star anise.
Let cook over low heat until boiling.
In a bowl, pour the remaining sugar and 3 egg yolks.
Using a whisk, mix energetically.
Add the flour and stir to obtain a homogeneous texture.
Using a small strainer, slowly pour the milk and spice infusion into the bowl of white sugar and stir gently.
Put the entire preparation back into a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spatula until the preparation thickens.
Finishing
As soon as the cream thickens, pour it into burned cream ramekins and let cool.
Sprinkle the ramekins with brown sugar and caramelize with a grill or kitchen torch.

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Caramelized creams with citrus zests, cinnamon stick and star anise

Name: Caramelized creams with citrus zests, cinnamon stick and star anise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 2 cups (500 ml) of milk; 50 g (1/4 cup) of sugar; The zest of a quarter of an orange; The zest of a quarter of a lemon; 2 cinnamon sticks; 2 star anise; 3 egg yolks; 1/3 cup (50 g) of flour; 2 tablespoons (25 g) of brown sugar

Preparation: 15 min

Cooking: 40 min

Servings: 4

The caramelized creams with citrus zests, flavored with spices like cinnamon and star anise, offer a comforting sweetness and a sophisticated taste. Their creamy and velvety texture is perfectly associated with the caramelization of brown sugar on top, creating a delicious contrast. Ideal for winter evenings or as a dessert after a meal, they will seduce all palates with their subtle mixture of citrus and spices.