World Flavors Cookbook

Leche Asada (Baked Milk Custard)

Name: Leche Asada (Baked Milk Custard)
Cook time: 45 min
Cuisine: Chile
Ingredients: 1L whole milk, 6 eggs, 1 cup sugar, vanilla, cinnamon stick, 1/2 cup sugar (for caramel)

A traditional oven-baked custard with a firm texture and a characteristic burnt sugar top.

Cuisine: Chile

Ingredients

1L whole milk, 6 eggs, 1 cup sugar, vanilla, cinnamon stick, 1/2 cup sugar (for caramel)

Instructions

1. Make a dry caramel and coat a baking dish. 2. Whisk eggs with milk, sugar, and flavorings. 3. Pour into the dish. 4. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 45-50 minutes until set and the top is dark brown.