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About the recipe
Pudim de laranja brings citrus lightness to Portuguese egg pudding.
The juice and zest perfume the mixture, creating a balanced dessert for hot days or family lunches.
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 400 ml strained orange juice
- 250 ml of milk
- 220 g of sugar
- Orange zest
- Caramel for the mould
Method
- Coat the mould with caramel.
- Mix eggs, juice, milk, sugar and zest.
- Pass the mixture through a sieve.
- Pour into the mould.
- Bake in a bain-marie until set.
- Chill thoroughly before unmoulding.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Strain the juice for a smooth texture.
- Use only the coloured part of the peel.
- A gentle bain-marie helps prevent cracking.
Possible substitutions in Brazil
- Pera oranges or Bahia oranges work well.
- Some of the milk can be replaced with more juice for a more citrusy flavour.
Pairing
Iced black tea or coffee. No mandatory alcoholic beverage.
Regional and family variations may change ingredients, quantities and method.
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