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Recipe of Duo meringue milk custard

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The custard duo meringue milk is a creamy and elegant version of classic Spanish custards, inspired by the refreshing flavor of meringue milk. This recipe combines the smoothness of milk infused with cinnamon and lemon, with a touch of cocoa that creates a delicious contrast in two layers. It is perfect for those looking for an easy, quick dessert full of traditional flavor, ideal for snacks, celebrations, or simply to treat yourself.

Making it is very simple: infuse the milk with cinnamon, lemon, and vanilla, sweeten with sugar, and thicken with cornstarch. Half of the mixture is left natural and the other half is enriched with cocoa, creating an attractive visual effect and a flavor that delights both children and adults. It can be served in individual glasses and decorated with ground cinnamon or chocolate shavings.

This custard stands out for its light texture and balance between sweet and aromatic. It also allows variations: you can adjust the sugar to taste, use plant-based milk, or add a touch of liqueur. Without a doubt, a versatile recipe that will become a staple in your repertoire.

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Recipe of Duo meringue milk custard
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Cook

5 min

Servings

6

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1

    First, put the milk, the lemon rinds (without the white) and the cinnamon stick in a saucepan with the teaspoon of vanilla essence.

  2. 2

    We take everything to the fire and stir well until it is infused.

  3. 3

    When the milk is warm, add the sugar and stir well until it is dissolved but without letting it boil.

  4. 4

    When we see it wants to start boiling, we remove it from the heat and cover it so that everything is infused well and takes on all the flavors.

  5. 5

    After about 15-20 minutes, we strain it to remove the cinnamon and lemon rinds and add “the 4 teaspoons of cornstarch and bring it to the fire so that it thickens to our liking.

  6. 6

    For custard it shouldn't be too thick.

  7. 7

    Once we have achieved our desired thickness, we spread half of our meringue milk (custard) in half and in one of them we add our cocoa and stir well.

  8. 8

    We put our container where we are going to take them tilted with a spoon and put our cream with cocoa and take it to the refrigerator (minimum 15 minutes) and it will be curdled.

  9. 9

    The other half of our custard, let it cool down at reserved room temperature.

  10. 10

    After time, our cocoa custard is curdled and we put on top of it our reserved meringue milk custard. We put a María cookie on it and it will be ready to EAT

  11. 11

    You can also put it in the fridge and drink it colder

  12. 12

    Hope you like it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How difficult is it to prepare Duo meringue milk custard?

This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.

How long does it take to prepare Duo meringue milk custard?

The preparation time is minutes and the cooking time is 5 minutes.

How many people does this recipe serve?

This recipe is designed for 6 servings.

Can I substitute some ingredients?

Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.

How should I store this preparation?

Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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