Description
Butterscotch Tarta de Cuajada is an irresistibly creamy dessert that combines a rich butterscotch glaze with a luscious custard filling set on a buttery crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g digestive or graham crackers, crushed
- 90g (6 tbsp) melted butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 packet (12g) cuajada powder or unflavored gelatin
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup brown sugar (for glaze)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (for glaze)
- ½ cup heavy cream (for glaze)
- Pinch of sea salt (for glaze)
Instructions
- MAKE THE CRUST: Mix crushed biscuits, brown sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan. Chill while preparing the filling.
- PREPARE THE CUSTARD FILLING: In a saucepan, heat milk, cream, and condensed milk over low heat until warm (don’t boil). In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, cuajada powder (or gelatin), vanilla, and salt. Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Return to the pan and cook on low until slightly thickened.
- BAKE OR CHILL: Pour the mixture over the crust. — For baked version: Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 45–50 minutes until set but jiggly. — For no-bake version: Chill for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.
- MAKE THE BUTTERSCOTCH GLAZE: In a small saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat until bubbly. Whisk in cream and salt, cook 2–3 minutes until smooth. Let cool slightly, then pour over chilled tarta.
- SERVE & ENJOY: Slice gently and serve cold or slightly chilled for that creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Notes
- Add a splash of rum or espresso to the glaze for a gourmet twist.
- For a lighter version, use evaporated milk instead of cream.
- Keeps beautifully for up to 4 days in the fridge!
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 6 hrs
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking/Chilling
- Cuisine: Dessert
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: approximately 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg