Puerto Rican Morning Custard
Puerto Rican Morning Custard is silky, lightly sweet, and warmly spiced with a whisper of cinnamon, offering a cozy, spoonable texture. The cornstarch-thickened milk yields a gentle creaminess that’s comforting without being heavy. It’s perfect served warm for breakfast or as a soothing afternoon snack when you want something simple and nostalgic.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Puerto Rican Morning Custard, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 26 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk the sugar, cornstarch, salt, and cinnamon together in a large saucepan, then stir in the milk until evenly blended.
- 2
Heat over medium-high heat; cook and whisk until it reaches a thick consistency, making sure to continually whisk while the custard cooks to avoid burning or clumping.
- 3
The custard will thicken as it cools.
- 4
Divide between bowls.
- Calories 254.85 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 8.15 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 38.84 g 14%
- Total Fat 8.15 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 5.11 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 36.56 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 128.08 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.79 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 30.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 202.93 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 0.05 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 287.0 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 92.93 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 2.94 mcg Moderate 15%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Puerto Rican Morning Custard is a Puerto Rican breakfast recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cornstarch, Ground Cinnamon, Salt, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 254.85 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Puerto Rican Morning Custard?
- It is a Puerto Rican recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or snack.
- What is Puerto Rican Morning Custard made of?
- The main ingredients are Cornstarch, Ground Cinnamon, Salt, Sugar, Whole Milk. The full list of 5 is above.
- What goes well with Puerto Rican Morning Custard?
- Explore these Puerto Rican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Puerto Rican Morning Custard?
- About 30 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 254.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Puerto Rican Morning Custard easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Puerto Rican Morning Custard healthy?
- Puerto Rican Morning Custard has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 254.85 calories and 8.15 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 128.08 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.11 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Corn, 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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