Chilean leche asada
A Chilean milk-and-egg dessert with caramel and a browned top. Makes 5 servings.
This version of Chilean leche asada is baked directly, without a water bath, so the top can brown. Other recipes use a water bath; this one follows the direct-baking method.
Ingredient allergens
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Alternatives by dietary restriction
Lactose-free milk
For lactose intolerance
It can replace liquid milk in cooking and baking to reduce lactose. It retains milk proteins, so it does not avoid the milk allergen. Choose a variety suited to the recipe and check the label. Also check other allergens and the risk of cross-contact.
Lactose-free milk retains milk proteins. This option does not address milk allergy.
Allergens to consider in this alternative:
- Milk and milk products
Check the label, other allergens and cross-contact. Replacing one ingredient does not remove allergens elsewhere in the recipe; adjustments depend on the culinary use.
Method
- 01
Make the caramel
Put the granulated sugar for the caramel and the water in a saucepan. Cook over low heat without stirring until the caramel turns golden.
Ready to continue when: The caramel is an even golden color.
- 02
Coat the baking dish with caramel
Pour the hot caramel into an ovenproof dish and carefully spread it over the bottom.
Ready to continue when: The bottom of the dish is covered with a layer of caramel.
- 03
Mix the leche asada custard
In a bowl, gently mix the eggs, milk, and granulated sugar for the mixture, taking care not to create foam.
Ready to continue when: The mixture looks even and has little foam.
- 04
Bake
Pour the mixture into the caramel-coated dish. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for 30 to 35 minutes, until the top is golden.
Temperature: 180 °C / 356 °FReady to continue when: The top is golden and the dessert looks set.
35 min - 05
Cool and refrigerate
Remove the dish from the oven and let the leche asada cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate it for at least 2 hours before serving.
Ready to continue when: The leche asada is cold after spending at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
120 min
Ingredients
Sources and review
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