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Puerto Rican Breakfast Custard

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"This is a unique Spanish breakfast custard that my Puerto Rican father loved as a child and something my mother made for us as we were growing up. It takes patience to whisk the custard for 25 minutes, but the results are very delicious and warming on a cold winter morning."

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Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups whole milk

Directions

  1. Whisk together the cornstarch, salt, sugar, and cinnamon in a large saucepan. Stir in the milk to evenly blend ingredients, and set over medium-high heat. Continue whisking and cooking until custard reaches a thick consistency, 25 to 30 minutes. It is important to stir the entire time, or the custard can easily burn or clump. The custard will continue to thicken as it cools. Spoon into bowls to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 250 | Total Fat: 7.9g | Cholesterol: 24mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2008 by sherry_s1954 
This is sooo good. I added 3 eggs and enough milk to make the 2 cups of liquid. Took less... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2009 by Luz 
It is even tastier and creamier if you add 1 egg yolk, whipped separately in a cup with some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2008 by Mari Diaz 
We (Chicagoans from Puerto Rico) call this Maizena. Really good breakfast; like eating hot... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2008 by TC1893 
My 4 year old daughter just loved this recipe, she couldn't get enough. We added raisins once... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2008 by Sandra 
Tasty & different. Yummy with equal parts white & brown sugar too. Will share recipe with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2008 by dewey 
mmmmm this was SO good! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2009 by amanecer 
Tasty! I make this often. I also sprinkle this dish with nuts. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2008 by Marly 
The recipe turned out great it only took about 10 minutes or so for it to thicken. This recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2008 by VETTY430 
Everytime my grandmother comes to visit us from P.R., she makes this for us. Funny how I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2009 by AUTUMNJOY 
My grandmother used to make this for me when I was little girl. I remember eating it on hot... MORE

 
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