VIDEO: How to make Creme Catalana

Crème Catalana, the Catalan equivalent of the French crème brûlée, comprises a rich base of chilled custard topped with a layer of hot, hardened caramel.

Traditionally, in this version of the classic dessert, the custard is flavoured with extras such as lemon, orange or cinnamon.

Click on the vidoe link below to see the Cove Rotana Resort Ras Al Khaimah’s pastry chef, Saman Herath, talks us through creating this quick and delicious dessert, which is a staple on the menu of the property’s popular Mediterranean restaurant, Basilico.