Editorial content from Empório Portugal. Traditional recipes may vary by region, family, and cook.
About the Recipe
Portuguese Egg Pudding is a family dessert, simple in concept but demanding in execution.
The gentle water bath ensures a smooth texture, without excessive holes, and balanced caramel.
Ingredients
- 8 eggs
- 1 liter of milk
- 250 g of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla optional
- Caramel for the mold
- 1 pinch of salt
Preparation Method
- Caramelize the pudding mold.
- Mix eggs, milk, sugar, and salt without over-beating.
- Strain through a sieve.
- Pour into the caramelized mold.
- Bake in a water bath until set.
- Refrigerate before unmolding.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Mixing without frothing keeps the pudding smooth.
- The water bath should not boil aggressively.
- Unmold when very cold.
Possible Substitutions in Brazil
- Whole milk is the most recommended.
- Vanilla can be replaced with lemon peel.
Pairing
Coffee or black tea. No mandatory alcoholic beverage.
Editorial Note from Empório Portugal
This recipe is part of the editorial curation of Empório Portugal, developed from Portuguese culinary tradition. Like all traditional recipes, it may vary according to region, family, and cook.
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