| Leche asada | |
| Alternate Name: | Quesillo (Venezuela) |
| Region: | Peru, Argentina Colombia, Chile |
| National Cuisine: | Peruvian, Colombian, Chilean, Argentinian |
| Type: | Dessert |
| Served: | Room temperature or cold |
| Main Ingredient: | Milk, Eggs, Sugar, and Vanilla Extract. |
Leche asada (literally "roasted milk") is a dessert from Peru, Argentina, Colombia, and Chile.[1] [2] [3] [4] It is similar to flan because it is made with the same ingredients, but 'leche asada' has a less smooth texture and is baked directly, which creates a toasted layer on the surface.