Leche Asada

Serves: 4

Jewel Boehm

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

56

Spice

48

Sweetness

45

Sourness

32

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.8

Difficulty

Ingredients:

4

Eggs

1 cup

White Sugar

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

3

Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, and cook for 5 minutes

4

Turn heat off, and allow to steep for 15 minutes

5

Gently beat the eggs and sugar together until the sugar has dissolved

6

Slowly beat in 1 cup of the hot milk, a little at a time, until it has been incorporated

7

Stir the egg mixture back into the hot milk, pour in the pisco, and mix until well combined

8

Pour the custard through a fine mesh sieve into a 2-quart ceramic casserole dish to remove the lemon zest and cinnamon

9

Bake in preheated oven until set, and browned on top, about 30 minutes

10

Chill before serving