How to pronounce Crema catalana

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈkɾɛmə kətəˈlanə/. In plain English letters that is KREH-mah kah-tah-LAH-nah, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Crema catalana?

Crema catalana is a dessert of Spain. Where it comes from: Catalonia. People usually eat it on festive days. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese and egg. It tastes sweet and rich.

Where Crema catalana comes from

Crema catalana is one of 60 signature dishes of Spain on this map.

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