Italiainen herkku naistenpäivään – Henri Alénin Crema Brusciata

Italian delicacy for Women's Day – Henri Alén's Crema Brusciata

If you're looking for the perfect treat for Women's Day, here’s a recipe that will leave you wanting more! Henri Alén's Crema Brusciata is a velvety smooth Italian classic made with simple yet carefully selected ingredients.

With its caramelized top and creamy custard texture, it's the perfect dessert to crown your celebration meal. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this delicious sweet surprise!

Recipe

0.7 dl sugar
0.5 tsp vanilla sugar
2 dl milk
3.5 dl heavy cream
125 g egg yolks (about 6)
1 dl cane sugar for caramelizing

Pour the milk, cream, and vanilla sugar into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Whisk the sugar and egg yolks together, but do not foam them. Preheat the oven to 90°C. Once the cream and milk mixture is lukewarm, pour it over the sugar and egg yolk mixture, stirring thoroughly. Strain the Brusciata mixture into a jug and portion it into shallow ramekins, filling them about 3–4 cm deep. Bake in the oven in a water bath for about 45 minutes, then let cool. The custard is set when it has a jelly-like consistency when gently tapped. Sprinkle a thin layer of cane sugar over the surface of the custards and caramelize it using a kitchen torch. Be careful not to burn the sugar too dark. Serve immediately after caramelizing, as the crispy sugar layer will soften over time.

Serve with cut up fruit or berries!