Name: Chiricaya
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 5 Servings
Ingredients: 1 liter Milk; ½ teaspoon Nutmeg; 1 teaspoon Cinnamon; 100 Gram Sugar; 3 Unit Eggs; 2 tablespoon Red wine; 1 tablespoon Vanilla

How to prepare the traditional Chiricaya

On this page we present you 3 different ways to prepare this recipe:

Chiricaya (Original version)
Traditional Chiricaya (Version with 7 ingredients and 7 steps)
Version in Spanish

A delicious and very common traditional Honduran beverage served in different regions of Honduras.

Chiricaya is a traditional Honduran drink with origins dating back to pre-Columbian times, when indigenous people used local ingredients to prepare it.

Chiricaya

Beverages

1 hour

Boiled

5 Servings

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Ingredients

1 liter of Milk

½ teaspoon of Nutmeg

1 teaspoon of Cinnamon

100 grams of Sugar

3 Eggs

2 tablespoons of Red wine

1 tablespoon of Vanilla

Preparation

Step 1 : In a pot, add the milk, nutmeg, cinnamon, and sugar.

Step 2 : Bring to a boil and then strain into another container to let it rest and cool.

Step 3 : Once cooled, add the red wine, vanilla, and well-beaten eggs, mixing well to achieve a good consistency.

Step 4 : Pour the mixture into individual molds or clay containers and cook in a water bath at 175°C (347°F) for about 45 minutes until set.

Step 5 : To caramelize, add sugar and broil or brown for about 10 more minutes.

Step 6 : Finally, let it cool and serve.

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Traditional Chiricaya

Chiricaya is a delicious beverage commonly prepared in rural areas of Honduras. Although its origin is Tica, it is often enjoyed in many Honduran homes.

Beverages

1 hour

6 Servings

Ingredients

½ liter of Milk

½ teaspoon of Nutmeg

Cinnamon

100 grams of Sugar

2 Eggs

2 tablespoons of Red wine

1 teaspoon of Vanilla

Preparation

Step 1 : In a clean medium-sized pot, add the milk, nutmeg, cinnamon, and sugar, then bring to a boil.

Step 2 : In another container, strain the mixture from the previous step and let it rest until cooled.

Step 3 : Then, add the red wine, vanilla, and beaten eggs. Mix everything well until a homogeneous consistency is achieved, using cooking whisks if necessary.

Step 4 : Pour the mixture into individual molds or clay containers and cook in a water bath at 175°C until set.

Step 5 : Add sugar and a little grill to caramelize the surface, which will take approximately 45 minutes in the oven.

Step 6 : Finally, remove from the oven and let it cool.

Step 7 : Serve accompanied by whipped cream and grated chocolate.