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Pinaso
Pinaso is a creamy cracker custard finished with a crackly caramelized sugar top.
35 minutes · Serves 6
Ingredients for Pinaso
- 400 ml evaporated milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 4 packets saltine crackers (12 crackers)
- 5 eggs
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon or dayap rind
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
How to cook Pinaso
- 1.Combine evaporated milk, eggs, saltine crackers, 1/2 cup sugar, grated rind, and vanilla in a pot.
- 2.Cook over low heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens.
- 3.Transfer the thick custard to a serving dish and smooth the surface.
- 4.Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup sugar.
- 5.Caramelize the sugar with a culinary torch, or press it with a very hot heavy iron turner until deeply browned.
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