Leche Quemada (Caramelized Milk) Recipe

Name: Leche Quemada (Caramelized Milk)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 quarts cows or goats milk; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 2 sticks cinnamon, each about 2 inches long; 2 1/4 cups sugar; 10 egg yolks, beaten; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped; 6 to 8 tablespoons sugar; 5 1/3 tablespoons butter, melted; 2/3 cup walnuts, chopped or ground

Servings: persons

2 1/2 quarts cows or goats milk
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 sticks cinnamon, each about 2 inches long
2 1/4 cups sugar
10 egg yolks, beaten
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped
6 to 8 tablespoons sugar
5 1/3 tablespoons butter, melted
2/3 cup walnuts, chopped or ground

1
Heat milk in a saucepan.
2
Add baking soda and cinnamon.
3
Bring to a boil over high heat and remove from heat.
4
Cool.
5
Repeat procedure 3 times.
6
Combine sugar and cornstarch.
7
Beat egg yolks with sugar-cornstarch mixture.
8
Add some hot milk to egg mixture, stir and pour back into hot milk.
9
Return to heat, stirring constantly.
10
Cook and stir until pudding is very thick and separates when stirred to reveal the bottom of the pan.
11
Add walnuts and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
12
Spoon pudding onto a deep heat resistant platter.
13
Sprinkle with sugar and top with butter.
14
Heat the broiler and brown top of pudding.
15
Sprinkle generously with chopped walnuts and cool for 4 to 5 hours before serving.

2333

kcal

Calories

Fat

368

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 quarts cows or goats milk, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 2 sticks cinnamon, each about 2 inches long, 2 1/4 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Leche Quemada (Caramelized Milk) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Leche Quemada (Caramelized Milk)

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