Leche Asada
This Leche Asada recipe is built around quart milk, and it comes together in about under an hour from start to finish. Sweet without being heavy, it works just as well for an afternoon treat as for dessert. Scroll down for the ingredients, the step-by-step method, and answers to the questions we get asked most about it.
- Level Easy
Ingredients
- 1 Quart Milk
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- 2 Cinnamon Stick
- 4 Eggs
- ½ cup Sugar
Method
- 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.
Tips for the best Leche Asada
- Use a kitchen scale for the dry ingredients if you have one — baking is less forgiving than cooking.
- Keep the simmer gentle. A hard boil toughens quart milk and drives off the liquid too fast.
- Taste as you go. Seasoning at the end is fine, but adjusting halfway through gives a more balanced result.
Variations
- Spicier version: add a pinch of chilli flakes or a sliced fresh chilli with the aromatics.
- Individual portions: divide into ramekins or a muffin tin and reduce the baking time by about a third.
- Slow cooker: brown everything first, then cook on low for 6–8 hours instead of simmering.
Serving ideas
Dust with icing sugar just before serving and pair with coffee or tea.
Storage
Keeps in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week. Most versions freeze well for 2 months.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make Leche Asada ahead of time?
Yes. It actually improves after a few hours, so make it earlier in the day and reheat gently before serving.
Is this Leche Asada recipe easy to make?
It is rated easy: 5 ingredients and 4 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.
What can I substitute for quart milk?
Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.
Recipe data via TheMealDB — source
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