Hello to all the members of this community where good cooking and good eating are appreciated. Today I want to share with you a recipe for Traditional Venezuelan Quesillo, this is a recipe that I make just like my mother and grandmother did, surely on the web you will find many others but for me this one has the unique flavor of tradition and family. This is a delicate dessert, a true delight that we share and enjoy alone or with company. Ideal for any moment and undoubtedly the perfect ending to any good meal.

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Ingredients for the quesillo

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1 can of condensed milk (395gr)
395ml of liquid milk (Same amount of condensed milk, you can use the can as a reference)
5 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/4 cup Rum (60ml) or to taste

Ingredients for the caramel

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1 cup sugar
1/4 cup of water

All the ingredients are the measurements for a 16cm mold.

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Preparation of the caramel (This is the most difficult part)

Place a cup of sugar in a heavy bottomed pot over medium heat, when it is completely dissolved and golden color add 1/4 cup of warm water (preferably with glove q can burn), when everything is unified and have the color and caramelized texture remove from heat and place evenly in the mold and let stand.

Procedure for the quesillo mixture

Blend all the quesillo ingredients and pour into the mold. Bake in a baking pan at 180°C (350°F) for an hour and a half.

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Remove from the mold when it is completely cool.

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And now to enjoy a delicious quesillo.