Chiricaya, a traditional Costa Rican dessert, is a soft pudding made with milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest. Baking it in a water bath achieves its delicate texture and exquisite flavor that evokes the old times with every bite. An irresistible temptation for sweet lovers.
Chiricaya is a traditional dessert from the region, its soft and sweet texture makes it a favorite at family gatherings.
It is characterized by its vanilla and lemon flavor, which harmoniously blend in each bite.
Baking it in a water bath achieves a creamy and delicious consistency that conquers all palates.
Chiricaya
Ingredients
2 cups of Milk
3 Eggs
1 ½ cup of Sugar
1 teaspoon of Vanilla
1 teaspoon of Lemon zest
Preparation
Step 1 : In a skillet, place ¾ cup of sugar and let it heat until it forms caramel.
Step 2 : In a separate bowl, beat the milk with the eggs and another ¾ cup of sugar.
Step 3 : Add the vanilla and lemon zest to the beaten mixture.
Step 4 : Spread a mold with the prepared caramel and pour the beaten mixture inside.
Step 5 : The mold is baked in a water bath for about 45 minutes.
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