Silky cinnamon and lemon baked custard with an irresistible bronzed, caramelised top.
55 min serves 6 Easy
Ingredients
950ml whole milk1L
Zest of 1 lemon1 unit
2 cinnamon sticks6 pack
4 medium free-range eggs6 pack
100g caster sugar1kg
Method
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Pour the milk into a saucepan along with the lemon zest and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, and cook for 5 minutes. Turn heat off, and allow to steep for 15 minutes.
Gently beat the eggs and sugar together until the sugar has dissolved. Slowly beat in 1 cup of the hot milk, a little at a time, until it has been incorporated. Stir the egg mixture back into the hot milk, pour in the pisco, and mix until well combined.
Pour the custard through a fine mesh sieve into a 2-quart ceramic casserole dish to remove the lemon zest and cinnamon. Bake in preheated oven until set, and browned on top, about 30 minutes. Chill before serving.
Cost to cook
6
serves 6 ·
Live supermarket prices, as of 3 Oct. Full-pack shop cost · about £1.90 of it is what this recipe actually uses.