Leche Asada

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Ingredients

  • 1 quart whole milk
  • 1 lemon, zest cut off in 1/2-inch-wide strips
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup pisco (optional)

Instructions

  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.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

327 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.8g 8% DV
Total Fat 4.5g 6% DV
Carbs 70g 25% DV
Fiber 0.1g
Sugar 36.4g 73% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 151.8mg 7% DV
Potassium 379.8mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 4.6mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 176mg 14% DV
Iron 4mg 22% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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