"Classic Leite Creme"

• Ingredients:
• Milk  --  4 cups (Approx 1L)
• Heavy cream  --  200 ml
• Sugar  --  150 grams
• Egg yolks  --  6
• Cornstarch  --  30 grams
• Lemon peel  --  1 strip
• Cinnamon stick  --  1
• Vanilla Extract  --  1 tablespoon
• Sugar  --  For caramelizing

• Instructions:
• Heat the milk with the lemon peel and cinnamon stick until just simmering.
• Whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
• Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking.
• Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat until thickened.

• Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract.
• Remove the lemon peel and cinnamon stick.
• Pour into serving dishes and let cool completely.
• Sprinkle sugar on top and caramelize with a kitchen torch before serving.

• Note and Tips:
• Gently heat the milk with the lemon peel and cinnamon stick over low heat until just simmering. Do not boil.
• Combine the egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth, gradually whisk in the hot milk, then return the mixture to the saucepan and gently cook over low heat until thickened.
• Dust the top with a thin layer of sugar, then torch until golden and caramelized before serving.