Puerto Rican Breakfast Custard

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This Puerto Rican breakfast custard recipe yields a unique Spanish breakfast custard. My Puerto Rican father loved it as a child, and my mother made it for us as we grew up. Whisking the custard for 25 minutes takes patience, but the results are delicious and warm on a cold winter morning.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 3 tablespoons white sugar

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • teaspoon salt

  • teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 2 cups whole milk

Directions

  1. Whisk sugar, cornstarch, salt, and cinnamon together in a large saucepan; stir in milk until evenly blended. Heat over medium-high heat; cook and whisk until reaches a thick consistency, 25 to 30 minutes, making sure to continually whisk while custard cooks to avoid burning or clumping. The custard will thicken as it cools. Divide between bowls.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

250 Calories
8g Fat
37g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 250
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 244mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 30g
Protein 8g 16%
Calcium 278mg 21%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 350mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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