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Portuguese Egg Pudding

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 2

Delicious and creamy Portuguese Egg Pudding

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

	1/2 teaspoon butter
	12 egg yolks
	1 egg white
	1 cup white sugar
	1/4 cup hot water
	1 1/3 cups white sugar
	1/2 cup hot water
	1 cinnamon stick
	1 lemon peel

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

12

Calories

385

Sugar

46g

Fat

13g

Portuguese Egg Pudding, also known as pudim de gemas, is a creamy and indulgent dessert. The dessert has a glossy, caramelized crust with a velvety smooth interior. Pudim de gemas is a traditional dessert in Portugal and is typically served during special occasions and festivities. This dessert is easy to make and requires simple ingredients that are easily available.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.	Spread butter over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.
3.	Beat egg yolks, egg white, and 1 cup sugar together until smooth.
4.	Beat 1/4 cup hot water into the egg mixture.
5.	Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the surface.
6.	Bake in the preheated oven until the pudding is set and the surface is golden brown, about 45 minutes.
7.	In a small saucepan, combine 1 1/3 cups sugar, 1/2 cup hot water, cinnamon stick, and lemon peel.
8.	Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved.
9.	Pour the syrup over the pudding, let cool, then chill before slicing and serving.

PROS

Creamy texture, delicious taste, easy to make

CONS

High in calories and sugar

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggs are a good source of protein and contain essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin D, B12 and iron. However, this dessert is high in sugar and should be consumed in moderation.

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