Caramelized Custard (Natillas Acarameladas)

Origin: Madrid, Spain

Source: Anonymous, 1921

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Place powdered sugar in a copper (not tin) saucepan.
  2. Melt without water over high heat until it forms a deep color and caramelizes well.
  3. According to the quantity of caramel made, add more or less candied orange blossom (flor de naranja garrapiñada) that has been pre-dissolved in water.
  4. Add heavy cream or milk in the same proportion as the caramel.
  5. Strain everything after cooking.
  6. Thicken in a bain-marie (water bath). Allow to cool and serve.

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