Estimated and estimated, we welcome Paulina Kitchen again! We hope they are very well, wanting to cook rich, because today we bring you a recipe to suck your fingers: the Jerichola. A typical dessert of Guadalajara, state of Jalisco, Mexico. This sweet delight, which has some similarities with flan or custard, is a classic tapatío that can be enjoyed in dessert stores but can also be done at home because it is really an easy recipe.
We share some data on the history of this typical dessert, the differences and similarities with other desserts, some tips for a good preparation and of course a recipe of jercys with the detail of the necessary ingredients, and the step by step so that everything goes perfect.
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About jerichalla
Jerichola is a typical dessert of Mexico that is characterized by its soft and creamy texture , similar to that of flan, but with a unique flavor and history.
This delicacy is prepared mainly based on milk, eggs, sugar and vanilla, which prints its distinctive sweet and aromatic taste. The texture of the jerichalla is so soft that it melts in the mouth, making each bite an unforgettable experience.
The history of the Jerichalla and why of its name
Like many other gastronomic creations, this dessert also has a mythical history that supposedly gave rise to this Mexican delight. This story is linked to a nun from the Jérica region, Spain, who worked in a hospice of children in Jalisco, Mexico, during the nineteenth century.
The nun was looking for ways to provide small tasty and nutritious dishes. With creativity, he began experimenting in the hospice cuisine. This is how he devised a mixture that included simple but essential ingredients: eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon , similar to those of flan and homemade custard .
During one of its tests, in a distraction or error in cooking time, the upper part of the dessert was accidentally burned. The nun decided to try it and discovered that that burn gave her a distinctive and rich touch to her dessert, which became a fundamental part of the final recipe of the jerichalla .
The key ingredients and the preparation of the Jericaya
The truth is that the Jericayas recipe does not have much mystery , its ingredients are very similar to those of a flan or a crème brûlée. Milk is the basis of dessert and provides its soft and creamy texture. The eggs help to link the mixture, the sugar brings the characteristic sweetness, and both the vanilla and the cinnamon give it aroma and flavor.
The preparation of the jéricallas is relatively simple. The ingredients are mixed carefully and are poured into individual molds, which are then baked until they acquire their desired consistency. The result is a golden dessert on the surface and soft inside.
Differences between flan and jercy.
A common question that usually arises is what is the difference between classic homemade flan and jerichalla . At first glance, these two desserts may seem similar due to their creamy texture and sweet taste. However, there are some key differences.
The flan is usually made with more eggs and less milk, which gives it a firmer and dense texture compared to the Jericaya . In addition, the flan is characterized by having a liquid caramel at the top (after unmolding), while the jéltolas are usually golden on the surface.
Differences between Jericaya and Crème Brûlée
Another question that arises frequently is the difference between jercy and the traditional French crème brûlée . While both are creamy and delicious desserts, they have small differences.
Crème Brûlée is done with thick cream instead of milk and carries a caramelized sugar layer at the top that burns with a torch. Instead, jéricallas are brown in the oven and do not have a crispy caramel layer.
5 tips to take into account when making jums
- Beat the eggs and milk gently to avoid the formation of air bubbles in the mixture.
- Place the mixture in individual heat resistant molds.
- Bake the jerichalla in a water bath for a uniform cooking and to avoid cracking.
- Let the dessert cool completely before unmolding the containers, so that they maintain their shape.
- The last 5 minutes of cooking can be made in the lower part of the oven, so that the surface is browned.
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Jerichalla recipe
Yields: 4 portions
Preparation time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 cups of milk
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cinnamon branch
How to make jets step by step
- Preheat the oven at medium-high temperature and place hot water on a large tray for the water bath.
- In a pot heat the milk with sugar, vanilla and cinnamon branch. Mix to dissolve the sugar. As soon as you boil, remove from heat and let cool.
- Beat the eggs slightly and incorporate the milk (without the cinnamon branch), integrating. Pour the mixture into individual molds for jums.
- Place the molds in the bathroom tray, covered halfway with water and bake for approximately 40 minutes or until the jéltras are golden on the surface and firm to the touch.
- Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature before cooling for at least 2 hours.
