Crème Brûlée Catalan

You would be hard pressed to find a restaurant in Barcelona that does not feature this Catalonian favorite on their menu. There it is known as crema Catalan or crema de San Jose, the latter in reference to the custom of serving this dessert on St. Joseph’s Day. Unlike a traditional baked French crème brûlée, this custard is thickened on the stovetop. Catalan custard is also less rich, as it uses a combination of milk and half-and-half rather than the heavy cream of the classic