Quesillo (Venezuelan Custard)

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 4

Healthy and creamy Quesillo (Venezuelan Custard) recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

230

Sugar

27g

Fat

Quesillo is a traditional Venezuelan dessert with a creamy and velvety texture. It is a popular dessert in many parts of South America, and its origin can be traced back to Spain. Quesillo is a type of flan that uses sweetened condensed milk as one of its main ingredients, which gives it a rich, creamy texture. In Venezuela, it is often served during special events and celebrations. In this recipe, we have made a healthier version by using low-fat milk instead of heavy cream while still keeping its creamy texture.The dessert has a smooth and silky texture and is topped with a delicious caramel sauce. It's a perfect dessert for any occasion as its effortlessly elegant and tastes delicious.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.	In a saucepan, caramelize sugar until golden brown. Pour into a 9-inch cake pan and swirl to cover the bottom. Allow the caramel to harden.
3.	In a blender combine remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
4.	Pour mixture into cake pan over the caramel.
5.	Place into a larger baking dish with water about halfway up the sides.
6.	Bake for approximately 1 hour or until the center is set.
7.	Allow it to cool down, then refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
8.	Run a knife around the edges of the pan and invert onto a platter to serve.

PROS

This is a light and creamy dessert that can satisfy your late night cravings.
It’s low in calories compared to other desserts and the main ingredients in this dessert are egg, milk, and vanilla which provide essential nutrients for your body.

CONS

Quesillo is a bit high in sugar content so avoid overeating.
It’s not recommended for people allergic to milk and eggs.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dessert is rich in protein and calcium which helps in maintaining healthy immune systems and bone health. It contains a significant amount of vitamin D, which is beneficial for brain health, and helps protect against cancer and heart disease.

	1/2 cup sugar
	6 -7 eggs
	1 can condensed milk
	1 can evaporated milk
	12 ounces low-fat milk
	1 teaspoon vanilla