Leche Asada

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

Heat the Milk and Sugar: In a saucepan, heat the milk and sugar over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves. Do not let the milk boil.

Step 3

Whisk the Eggs: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs.

Step 4

Temper the Eggs: Slowly whisk the hot milk mixture into the eggs, a little at a time, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from cooking.

Step 5

Strain and Flavour: Pour the mixture through a strainer back into the saucepan. Stir in the ground cinnamon and orange zest. If using, fold in the chopped candied orange peel.

Step 6

Prepare the Baking Dish: Divide the custard mixture evenly among the ramekins or baking dishes. Place the ramekins in a baking pan.

Step 7

Water Bath: Pour enough hot water into the baking pan to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins. This will create a steam bath for gentle baking.

Step 8

Bake: Bake the custards for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.