What You Need to Know
Combining cream and butter through a process of whisking and heating, creating a stable emulsion through the formation of lipoproteins.
Apulian crema is unique in its use of cream and butter to create a rich and creamy sauce, characteristic of Apulian cuisine.
Key Parameters
Equipment
heavy-bottomed saucepanwhiskthermometerfine mesh strainer
Steps
- 1.
Orecchiette alla Crema (Puglia, Italy): Base sauce for the iconic ear-shaped pasta
- 2.
Crème de la Crème Potatoes (French haute cuisine): Enriching mashed potatoes
- 3.
Beurre Blanc Moderno (Contemporary fusion): Contemporary twist on classic butter sauce
The Science
Primary Reaction
emulsification