Leche Asada

Leche Asada

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Category: Dessert

Ingredients

IngredientsMeasure
Milk1 quart
LemonZest of 1
Cinnamon Stick2
Eggs4
Sugar1/2 cup

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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