Leche Merengada

Name: Leche Merengada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 4 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 4 strips lemon peel, peeled strips; 2 cinnamon stick; 2 egg whites; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

A classic chilled milk drink infused with cinnamon and lemon zest, lightened with whipped meringue for a frosty summer treat.

25 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

SpanishNon-Alcoholic DrinkStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

4 cups whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 strips lemon peel, peeled strips
2 cinnamon stick
2 egg whites
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1

Combine 4 cups whole milk, half of the 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 4 strips peeled strips lemon peel, and 2 cinnamon stick in a saucepan over medium heat.
2

Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat, cover, and let infuse for 15 minutes.
3

Strain the milk into a container, discard solids, and chill in the freezer for 1 hour until slushy.
4

Beat 2 egg whites with remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
5

Fold whipped egg whites into the slushy milk, pour into glasses, and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon.

Questions

Can I make Leche Merengada dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 cups whole milk. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I halve or double Leche Merengada?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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