Indulge in the delightful taste of Kinaja, a traditional American dessert that is loved by people of all ages. This recipe will guide you through the process of creating a delicious Kinaja with a perfect balance of sweetness and crunchiness. The crisp crust made with butter and nuts, combined with the creamy custard filling, will leave you wanting more. The preparation time for this recipe is approximately 45 minutes, and it falls under the dessert category.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
- 2 cups milk
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, softened butter, granulated sugar, and chopped nuts. Mix well until a crumbly texture is achieved.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x9-inch baking dish to form the crust.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until it turns golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture over the baked crust in the baking dish.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the custard is set and lightly browned on top.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Serve chilled and enjoy this delectable Kinaja!
