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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. 1.Combine evaporated milk, eggs, saltine crackers, 1/2 cup sugar, grated rind, and vanilla in a pot.
  2. 2.Cook over low heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens.
  3. 3.Transfer the thick custard to a serving dish and smooth the surface.
  4. 4.Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup sugar.
  5. 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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