Leche Nevada (Chilean Dessert)

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Leche Nevada

Leche Nevada is a traditional Chilean dessert consisting of poached meringues in milk with cinnamon. This is simple, delicate and delicious. 

Latin-America is known for milk-based dessert such as this one, but also tres leches cake, rice with milk and sugar.... The options are endless. 
When I told my (Chilean) father that we were featuring recipes with milk this week, he mentioned this was a traditional dessert that he used to eat at home, and I could not wait to try it. The meringues were delicious, and the combination with the mik was perfect. Viva Chile! 💗Do let me know what you think in the comments.🙋

Ingredients

Meringue:

  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
Vanilla custard:
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Cinnamon to sprinkle
  • Cinnamon sticks
  • Orange Peel (optional)
Instructions

  1. Meringue: In a small bowl, beat egg white with an electric mixer. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and beat until you can turn the bowl over without the meringue falling out. 

  2. Milk Custard: In a saucepan, add 1-3/4 cups of milk, 2 tablespoons of sugar, orange peel, cinnamon sticks and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. In low heat bring to a simmer. Scoop some meringue with a spoon. Using another spoon gently transfer meringue from spoon to spoon, into milk.
    Poach for 1 minute each side. Remove from heat and set them on a plate.
    In a small bowl, mix well 1/4 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 1 yolk. Slowly pour this mixture into the milk and stir constantly over low heat. Let it cook for 2 minutes (stirring constantly).Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, then serve with cinnamon sprinkled over it.

    Enjoy this delicious desserts and definitely tag us on Instagram if you make it. Love, Caroline

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