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Crema, also called crema catalana (Catalan cream), crema cremada (burnt cream) or crema de Sant Josep (Saint Joseph’s cream).

This is probably the most iconic dessert of Catalan cuisine. It’s a custard made with milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon and lemon peel. It’s similar to crème brûlée, but with a different consistency and flavoured with cinnamon instead of vanilla.

Crema catalana has been a loved dessert in Catalonia since the Middle Ages, as we can see because it’s included in Medieval recipe books. Traditionally, it’s typical to eat it on the day of Saint Joseph (March 19th), but it’s also eaten the rest of the year. If you visit Catalonia, don’t forget to try it!