Urgel Cream

Urgel Cream

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Discover this traditional cream from the Alt Urgell region, rich in flavor and sweetness.

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This cream is a specialty of the Alt Urgell region in Catalonia. It is perfect for accompanying your desserts or fruits.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time5 min
  • Cook time10 min
  • Total15 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodpan
  • Estimated cost$8.69 $1.45 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 8, 2026.

Ingredients

6 people
  • $0.99
  • $1.11
  • $2.79
  • $3.80

Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients, except for the milk. ≈ 4 min
  2. In a saucepan, heat the milk with a cinnamon stick.
  3. Once the milk is thoroughly heated, add the other ingredients, filtering constantly and stirring gently to avoid boiling.
  4. As soon as the mixture begins to thicken, you can remove the pot from the heat.
  5. It is very important to monitor closely to prevent the yolks from separating. ≈ 3 min
  6. Category: Gastronomy of the Alt Urgell ≈ 3 min

The bill

Urgel Cream

  • 1 liter of milk$0.99
  • 1 kilogram of sugar$1.11
  • 8 eggs$2.79
  • lemon or lime$3.80

Total$8.69

that's $1.45 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 1 liter of milk
  • 1 kilogram of sugar
  • Midó
  • 8 eggs
  • lemon or lime

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