Question: what is the difference between creme brulee and crema catalana?
Answer: The main difference between the two are: crema catalana has fine cornflour; crème brûlée doesn't. And crema catalana is not baked in bain-marie, as crème brûlée is. On the other hand, crème brûlée is made with heavy cream, and crema catalana with milk. ... baking or gratin dish.