Welcome to Paulina Kitchen Dear Readers! The sweet will save the world say there ... or was love? Well, whatever, we are needing more love and sweetness in the world.
That is why today we come with roasted milk, a sweet recipe typical of Chile that will surely find very similar to other known recipes. It is that grandmother's recipes are like this, they are everywhere with their differences and particularities.
I spend a fact: although the traditional recipe is with cow's milk, some variants carry vegetable milks, so it can also be a lactose -free recipe or adaptable to different nutritional requirements, how are you? Let's see all the info!
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About roasted milk
Roasted milk is a traditional dessert that has its roots in Chilean cuisine and has become a favorite in many homes in the region. This delicious delicacy stands out for its creamy texture and sweet taste , and is appreciated for its simplicity and the basic ingredients that compose it.
Chilean roast milk is prepared based on milk, sugar and eggs , creating a soft and consistent mixture that is slowly cooked in the oven until a golden layer is obtained at the top. This cooking process gives roast milk its characteristic creamy texture, while caramelized sugar on the surface adds a touch of sweetness.
Variant of roasted milk with condensed milk
Roasted milk with condensed milk is a variant of this dessert classic that provides an additional touch of sweetness and creaminess . Condensate milk, with its thick consistency and its concentrated sweet taste, intensifies the sensory experience of dessert, making each bite even more indulgent.
Roasted milk often evokes endearing memories of the recipes of our grandmothers, who with skill and affection prepared this dessert classic. The recipe tradition has been transmitted from generation to generation, making it a culinary treasure that has endured over time.
How to make caramel for roast milk recipe
The caramel used for roasted milk recipe is a key component that provides a distinctive touch and a rich complexity of flavor to this dessert classic. This candy is formed from sugar that melts and caramelizes , creating a golden layer at the top during the cooking process.
The caramel preparation involves heating sugar over medium heat until it melts and acquires a dark amber color . The careful attention to the exact caramelization point is essential. The candy acts as a delicious upper, brittle layer and with a deep flavor, which perfectly contrasts with the creaminess of roasted milk.
3 data on roasted milk in gastronomy
- Multicultural origin : Although roasted milk is very popular in Chile, its variant is found in diverse culinary cultures around the world.
- Arab influence : roasted milk has roots that date back to Arabic influence on the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages. Many Spanish desserts, and by Latin American extension, have influences of techniques and flavors brought by Arabs.
- Regional adaptations : over the years, the recipe for roasted milk has experienced various regional adaptations, with unique ingredients and preparation methods according to geographical location and local preferences.
Voled and roasted milk, two different delights
Voled cream and roasted milk share similarities such as traditional desserts in Latin America, but differ in ingredients and presentation . Both are characterized by having a dairy base, but the flip cream incorporates evaporated and condensed milk, along with eggs, sugar and vanilla , creating a densest texture and a more intense flavor. It stands out for its candy at the top, which becomes the base when serving.
On the other hand, Chilean roasted milk uses milk, sugar and eggs to obtain a softer texture and is served with a golden caramel layer at the top during cooking.
World recipes that look like
- Flan : similar in the dairy base and in cooking in the water bath, it is characterized by having a firmer and more soft consistency.
- Chocoflan : A dessert that combines mass of chocolate cake with flan layer. Also called impossible cake due to the complex preparation.
- English cream : an English variant similar to flan, but with a smoother consistency already often flavored with vanilla.
- Bread Buddine : Made with bread, milk, eggs and sugar, this dessert has a comforting texture is often complemented with raisins and spices.
- Causes : A Spanish dessert that uses similar ingredients, but with a lighter and lighter texture.
- Creme Brulee : This French dessert is a baked cream with a caramelized sugar layer at the top, offering a combination of crispy and creamy textures.
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Roasted milk recipe
Yield : 8 portions
Preparation time : 2 hours
Ingredients
- 1 liter of whole milk
- 1 cup of sugar
- 4 eggs
- Vanilla essence
How to make roasted milk easily and quickly
- Preheat the oven at 180 ° C. In a pot heat the milk over medium heat until it is warm. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until you get a homogeneous mixture.
- Pour the warm milk on the mixture stirring constantly to avoid the formation of lumps. Add vanilla essence to taste.
- Strain the mixture to remove possible lumps and pour into a caramelized oven mold.
- To caramelize the mold, melt 1/2 cup of sugar in a pan until you get a golden candy and quickly pour into the mold.
- Place the mold in a larger oven fountain and add hot water until you reach half the mold.
- Bake 60-70 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours before unmolding.
