How to make Chileans dessert Leche Asada

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk + sugar

Coconut milk offers a lighter alternative with a different flavor profile.

caramel sauce

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with a unique taste.

Put a saucepan on medium heat and add 1 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup of water to make the caramel.

Simmer the mixture for about 10 minutes until it reaches a caramel color, being careful not to let it burn.

Cook the caramel until it reaches 350°F, which took about 20 minutes.

Pour the caramel into a 9x9 baking dish, ensuring it covers the bottom.

Let the caramel cool down.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 eggs and 1/2 cup of sugar.

Add 2 cups of milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the egg mixture and whisk until combined.

Pour the filling over the cooled caramel in the baking dish.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Bake the dish in the oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, checking to avoid burning.

Once baked, let it cool before cutting a piece.

Drizzle additional caramel on top before serving.

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