Leche Asada

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This sweet, cinnamon-lemon custard is Chile's answer to the creme brulee.

Submitted by damasio
Published on June 18, 2020
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 quart whole milk

  • 1 lemon, zest cut off in 1/2-inch-wide strips

  • 2 cinnamon sticks

  • 4 eggs

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • ½ cup pisco (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Pour the milk into a saucepan along with the lemon zest and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, and cook for 5 minutes. Turn heat off, and allow to steep for 15 minutes.

  3. Gently beat the eggs and sugar together until the sugar has dissolved. Slowly beat in 1 cup of the hot milk, a little at a time, until it has been incorporated. Stir the egg mixture back into the hot milk, pour in the pisco, and mix until well combined.

  4. Pour the custard through a fine mesh sieve into a 2-quart ceramic casserole dish to remove the lemon zest and cinnamon. Bake in preheated oven until set, and browned on top, about 30 minutes. Chill before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

258 Calories
9g Fat
25g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 258
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 140mg 47%
Sodium 112mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 24g
Protein 10g 19%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 214mg 16%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 284mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.