Leche Asada

Steps

1. 1
   Step 1:

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2
   Step 2:

   Pour the milk into a saucepan with the lemon zest and cinnamon sticks.

3. 3
   Step 3:

   Bring the milk to a simmer over medium-high heat.

4. 4
   Step 4:

   Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes.

   5 min
5. 5
   Step 5:

   Turn off the heat and let the milk steep for 15 minutes.

   15 min
6. 6
   Step 6:

   Gently beat the eggs and sugar together until the sugar has dissolved.

7. 7
   Step 7:

   Slowly beat 1 cup of the hot milk into the egg mixture, a little at a time, until incorporated.

8. 8
   Step 8:

   Stir the egg mixture back into the hot milk.

9. 9
   Step 9:

   Pour in the pisco.

10. 10
    Step 10:

    Mix until well combined.

11. 11
    Step 11:

    Pour the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a 2-quart ceramic casserole dish, removing the lemon zest and cinnamon.

12. 12
    Step 12:

    Bake in the preheated oven until set and browned on top, about 30 minutes.

    30 min
13. 13
    Step 13:

    Chill before serving.