Leite de Creme – Portuguese Egg Custard

Step 1: In a med bowl, beat the eggs & milk w/a whisk until well-combined. Add the cornstarch plus the sugar & mix well.

Step 2: Add the lemon peel plus the cinnamon stick & heat in a saucepan on low–to-medium heat, stirring continuously. DO NOT LET THE CUSTARD BOIL. If it begins to boil, remove it from the heat to cool down while you continue to stir. The custard should be thick enough to coat the spoon like a pudding.

Step 3: Pour into individual ramekins & allow them to cool to room temp. Store in the fridge until you are ready to serve.

Step 4: When the custard has cooled, sprinkle sugar on top & brown slightly under an oven broiler or by using a cooking torch.