Grandma's Delicious Aletria

Grandma's Delicious Aletria

45 mins
easy
8 servings

A comforting and creamy aletria dessert, perfect for a cozy evening or special occasion. This recipe features a rich custard base and a delightful cinnamon-sugar topping.

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Equipment Needed

  • Saucepan
  • Serving Dish
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 1.00 literWater(Filtered water recommended)
  • 300.00 gramsGranulated Sugar(Use granulated sugar for best results)
  • 1.00 stickCinnamon Stick(For warm spice flavor)
  • 300.00 gramsAngel Hair Pasta(Use high-quality angel hair pasta)
  • 2.00 largeEgg Yolks(Ensure yolks are fresh)
  • 395.00 gramsDairy-Free Milk(Use your preferred dairy-free milk)
  • 1.00 teaspoonGround Cinnamon(For extra cinnamon flavor)
  • 100.00 gramsPowdered Sugar(For dusting)

Instructions

1

In a saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to a medium heat and simmer until sugar dissolves, creating a syrup (approx. 10 minutes).

Estimated time: 10 minutes

2

Add the angel hair pasta to the syrup. Stir gently to prevent sticking. Cook for 3 minutes.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

3

Whisk in the egg yolks and dairy-free milk. Continue stirring constantly for 5 minutes, until the mixture thickens.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Transfer the aletria to a serving dish.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

5

Sprinkle generously with ground cinnamon and powdered sugar.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

6

Let cool slightly before serving.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

8

Garnish with fresh berries or a drizzle of honey for an extra touch.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

9

Enjoy this delightful dessert with a cup of coffee or tea.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Estimated time: 1 minutes