World Flavors Cookbook

Leite Creme (Portuguese Custard)

Name: Leite Creme (Portuguese Custard)
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: Portugal
Ingredients: 1 liter milk; 6 egg yolks; 200g sugar; 30g cornstarch; Lemon peel; Cinnamon stick

A smooth, creamy milk-based custard topped with a burnt sugar crust, similar to crème brûlée.

Cuisine: Portugal

Ingredients

1 liter milk
6 egg yolks
200g sugar
30g cornstarch
Lemon peel
Cinnamon stick

Instructions

1. Infuse milk with lemon and cinnamon. 2. Whisk yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. 3. Gradually add milk and cook until thick. 4. Pour into dishes. 5. Sprinkle with sugar and burn with a torch before serving.