Irca Since 1919 Powdered Crème Brûlée Dessert Mix - 1 KG Professional Pastry Grade

Irca Powdered Crème Brûlée Dessert Mix is a professional-grade, semi-finished mix designed to produce a luxuriously rich and creamy French-style custard with minimal preparation. Since 1919, Irca has specialized in simplifying complex pastry techniques, and this mix eliminates the need for tempering eggs or careful monitoring of traditional custard bases. It delivers a smooth, velvety texture with natural vanilla notes and a consistent set that is essential for high-volume service.

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BEST FOR: Classic crème brûlée, Catalan cream (Crema Catalana), dessert layers, cake fillings, and crèmeux.

ALLERGEN NOTE: GLUTEN-FREE. MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF MILK AND SOY.

Why It Works

• Exceptional Time Savings: Produces professional-quality custard in minutes by simply adding milk and cream, with no need for tempering egg yolks.

• Consistent Texture: Engineered for a reliable, silky mouthfeel and perfect structural set every time, ensuring uniformity across large batches.

• Versatile Formulation: While designed for crème brûlée, the mix is easily adaptable for creating a traditional Catalan cream.

• High-Gloss Surface: Provides a perfectly smooth top that is ideal for even sugar distribution and crisp, golden caramelization under a torch.

• Shelf-Stable Convenience: The dry mix format reduces refrigerated storage needs and prevents the waste associated with fresh custard production.

Use Cases

• Traditional Patisseries: Efficiently produce classic individual crème brûlée ramekins for daily bakery service.

• Catering & Banquets: Easily prepare large-scale batches of rich custard fillings for dessert verrines or mini-tarts.

• Restaurant Service: Streamline the prep of signature desserts like Catalan Cream by using the mix as a high-quality base.

• Creative Pastry Work: Utilize as a stable filling for modern entremets, layering it with fruit purees or chocolate elements.

Specs

• Size: 1 KG (2.2 lbs).

• Brand: Irca (Since 1919).

• Format: Fine powder mix.

• Ingredients: Sugar, starch, gelling agent (carrageenan), natural flavor, and beta-carotene for color.

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; no refrigeration required for the dry mix.

• Origin: Italy.

   

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• What is the standard mixing ratio for this product? For a standard batch, mix 70g of powder with 250g of milk and 200g of liquid cream (approx. 35% fat).

• How do I prepare the custard? Mix the powder with a small part of the milk to avoid lumps, add the remaining milk and cream, bring to a light boil while stirring, then pour into molds.

• How long does it need to set in the refrigerator? Once poured into molds, the mixture should be refrigerated for at least 2 hours to achieve a proper set.

• Is this product suitable for those with gluten sensitivities? Yes, this Irca dessert mix is certified gluten-free.

• Can I use this mix to make Catalan Cream? Yes, this versatile mix is an excellent base for creating traditional Catalan cream (Crema Catalana).

• Does it contain artificial colors? No, the yellow-gold hue is achieved using beta-carotene, a natural coloring agent.

• Do I need to bake the crème brûlée after pouring it into molds? No, this is a stovetop preparation that sets in the refrigerator; no oven baking is required to set the custard.