SOPA DOURADA (PORTUGUESE CHRISTMAS GOLDEN SOUP)

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Golden soup is actually a Portuguese dessert served during the Christmas season in Portugal. This recipe is from "The Taste of Portugal" a great Portuguese cookbook by Edite Vieira.

Provided by - Carla -

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 slices sponge cakes, sliced thin
1 1/2 cups sugar
7 egg yolks
1/2 cup water
cinnamon

Steps:

  • Mix the sugar with the water and bring to the boil to make a thick syrup (225 to 230F/105 to 110C).
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Using a slotted spoon, dip each slice of cake into the syrup, and place them on a large serving dish.
  • Beat the egg yolks and mix them with the remaining syrup.
  • Bring to heat for one moment and stir, only to thicken, without allowing the yolks to curdle.
  • Pour this custard over the slices, sprinkle with cinnamon and serve cold.
  • Enjoy!

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