Chilean Baked Milk Custard (Leche Asada)
Chilean Baked Milk Custard (Leche Asada) is silky and gently set, with warm cinnamon and bright lemon zest weaving through each spoonful. A hint of pisco adds aromatic depth, while the baked top develops a caramelized sheen for contrast. Serve this comforting dessert after dinner or at gatherings when you want something simple yet elegant.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chilean Baked Milk Custard (Leche Asada), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 28 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 49
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Pour the milk into a saucepan with the lemon zest and cinnamon sticks. Bring it to a simmer over medium-high heat, then lower the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it steep for 15 minutes.
- 3
Gently beat the eggs and sugar together until the sugar dissolves. Gradually beat in 1 cup of the hot milk, adding it a little at a time until incorporated. Stir the egg mixture back into the hot milk, pour in the pisco, and mix until well combined.
- 4
Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a 2-quart ceramic casserole dish to remove the lemon zest and cinnamon. Bake in the preheated oven until set and browned on top, about 30 minutes. Chill before serving.
- Calories 196.4 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 11.62 g Good Source 23%
- Carbohydrate 29.61 g 11%
- Total Fat 4.17 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 1.65 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 160.88 mg High 54%
- Sodium 137.99 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 2.02 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 25.81 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 256.81 mg Moderate 20%
- Iron 0.97 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 401.04 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 141.42 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 9.92 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 2.62 mcg Moderate 13%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Chilean Baked Milk Custard (Leche Asada) is made with 5 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cinnamon Sticks, Eggs, Lemon, and Milk. Each serving provides about 196.4 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chilean Baked Milk Custard (Leche Asada) made of?
- The main ingredients are Cinnamon Sticks, Eggs, Lemon, Milk, Sugar. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chilean Baked Milk Custard (Leche Asada)?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 196.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chilean Baked Milk Custard (Leche Asada) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chilean Baked Milk Custard (Leche Asada) healthy?
- Chilean Baked Milk Custard (Leche Asada) has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 196.4 calories and 11.62 g of protein, or 23% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 137.99 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.65 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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