Easy Jericallas

Name: Easy Jericallas
Prep time: 80 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 2/3 cups evaporated milk, 133 g; 1 1/2 cups whole milk, 375 ml; 1/3 cups sugar, 66 g; 1 teaspoon vanilla essence; 1 stick cinnamon; 3 eggs, kids; 1 egg yolk; water, hot

Marielle Henaine

Jericalla is a typical dessert from Guadalajara, similar to a custard made with milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Its delicious flavor and easy preparation will make it your go-to dessert.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 16-10-2020

Preparation

45 mins

35 mins

Medium

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Add evaporated milk, whole milk, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon to a pot and cook over high heat for 5 minutes or until the milk is hot. Lower the temperature and cook for an additional 15 minutes. Cool. Beat the eggs and yolk thoroughly and incorporate them into the milk mixture. Strain and pour into individual oven-safe containers. Place the containers in a baking dish and add hot water. Bake at 180°C for 35 min. Cool. Serve and enjoy.