Puerto Rican Breakfast Custard

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This is a unique Spanish breakfast custard that my Puerto Rican father loved as a child and something my mother made for us as we were growing up. It takes patience to whisk the custard for 25 minutes, but the results are very delicious and warming on a cold winter morning.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • teaspoon salt

  • 3 tablespoons white sugar

  • teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 2 cups whole milk

Directions

  1. Whisk together the cornstarch, salt, sugar, and cinnamon in a large saucepan. Stir in the milk to evenly blend ingredients, and set over medium-high heat. Continue whisking and cooking until custard reaches a thick consistency, 25 to 30 minutes. It is important to stir the entire time, or the custard can easily burn or clump. The custard will continue to thicken as it cools. Spoon into bowls to serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

250 Calories
8g Fat
37g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 250
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 244mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 30g
Protein 8g 16%
Calcium 278mg 21%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 350mg 7%

* 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.