Crema Catalana or Catalan Cream is the Catalan name and version of the often-enjoyed French dessert, crème brulée. Despite the French claim, however, there are many regions that lay claim to the origin of this popular dessert. Catalonia, in the northeast corner of Spain (near the French border), is one of them. Wherever crema Catalana originated, enjoy and let it dissolve in your mouth. It is a great dessert for spring and it is also called crema de Sant Josep, or St. Joseph’s cream, traditionally prepared on March 19th, St. Joseph’s Day, the Spanish equivalent of Father’s Day in the United States. Do you prefer to follow a step-by-step recipe with photos? Then our how to make crema Catalana tutorial is for you.