"latiya" custard
This dessert is famous among the people of Saipan. I LOVE it because it's like comfort food for me. Who can resist crackers or angel food cake with a tasty, creamy custard on top and cinnamon sprinkles to round it out?? I have made this for numerous of our friends and they absolutely love it.
prep time
cook time
10 Min
method
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yield
4 /5
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter
- 2 cans carnation milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cans water (use carnation milk can)
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 cup corn starch (argo brand)
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 4-5 pinches cinnamon, ground (for garnish)
- 1 box ritz crackers (original)
How To Make "latiya" custard
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Step 1Use a large platter to spread out Ritz crackers on the platter. Set aside Tip: Use any cake 1/2" thick slices to cover up the platter, or Graham Crackers - your option)
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Step 2HEAT ON MEDIUM: Melt butter in a pot and add milk. Add one of the cans of water. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium.
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Step 3In a separate bowl, beat eggs, add second can of water then add cornstarch ad wisk together (VERY IMPORTANT TO CONSTANTLY STIR MIXTURE IN THE POT USING A WISK)
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Step 4Add the cornstarch and egg mixture to the milk mixture and stir constantly. Add the sugar while stirring. (CONSTANT STIRRING A MUST THROUGHOUT THE COOKING PROCESS!)
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Step 5Let this boil for 5 minutes or until thickened. It may take a while to thicken, but it will. Once you feel the thickening by stirring, REMOVE THE POT AWAY FROM THE STOVE IMMEDIATELY!
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Step 6Pour over the Ritz cracker and sprinkle with enough cinnamon to decorate. Let it cool at room temperature. Place in fridge to chill for a few hours or overnight. Serve :)
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