Aletria

Name: Aletria
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 12 oz egg noodles; 6 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 cups whole milk; 4 eggs; 2 egg yolks; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/8 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)

A traditional Portuguese sweet dessert made with egg noodles caramelized in butter and sugar, layered with cinnamon and a silky custard. Rich, warm, and comforting with a delicate spice.

55 minMediumServes 6380 cal/serving

PortugueseDessertStovetop and OvenStandard

Ingredients

12 oz egg noodles
6 tbsp butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
2 cups whole milk
4 eggs
2 egg yolks
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

1

Cook the 12 oz egg noodles in salted boiling water until al dente, about 7-8 minutes. Drain well.
2

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 6 tbsp butter. Add the noodles and stir frequently until they begin to caramelize and turn golden, about 8-10 minutes. The noodles should be fragrant and lightly browned.
3

Remove the pan from heat. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon. Toss gently to combine. Set aside to cool slightly.
4

Preheat your oven to 350°F and butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
5

Make the custard: Whisk together 4 eggs, 2 egg yolks, 2 cups whole milk, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/8 tsp salt in a bowl until smooth.
6

Transfer half of the caramelized noodles to the baking dish. Pour half of the custard over it. Add the remaining noodles, then top with the remaining custard.
7

Sprinkle with 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping). Bake for 25-30 minutes until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
8

Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Aletria can be served warm or at room temperature.

Questions

Can I make Aletria dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 6 tbsp butter, 2 cups whole milk. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Aletria gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 12 oz egg noodles. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Aletria keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Aletria?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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