Leche Asada

Dessert
Serve 8 to 10
Preparation time: 1 hour

Ingredients

1 can of sweetened, condensed milk
1 can of evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
8 eggs, beaten
¼ cup water

Preparation

1. Mix the condensed milk, evaporated milk, ½ cup of sugar, the vanilla and eggs
2. In a saucepan dissolve ½ cup sugar in ¼ cup of water and heat carefully until it becomes syrupy and slightly tan
3. Pour the caramel in a glass baking dish and pour the milk mixture on top
4. Take a slightly larger glass dish and fill halfway with water. Place the dish with the milk mixture inside the larger dish and cover with foil.
5. Cook in a 400 degree oven for 30-45 minutes or until custard is completely cooked
6. Serve slightly chilled

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