TOUCINHO DO CEU (HEAVENLY FAT)

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Fancifully named toucinho do céu (bacon from heaven), one of Portugal's rich egg-yolk custards. Name derives from earlier times when lard *bacon* was used in making this dish. Posted for ZWT3.

Provided by Caroline Cooks

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 ounces sugar
4 ounces water
8 ounces finely ground almonds
3 egg yolks
cinnamon, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325F.; lightly grease 9" pie dish.
  • Place sugar and water in a saucepan, bring slowly to boil; boil rapidly for 5-10 minutes until syrup sticks to a spoon. Remove from heat, allow cool slightly; add almonds and egg yolks and mix well.
  • Return to a low heat and cook, stirring until slightly thickened.
  • Add cinnamon, if using.
  • Transfer to prepared pie dish and bake for 45 minutes or until firm.
  • Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 724.4, Fat 34.4, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 124.5, Sodium 211.3, Carbohydrate 98.2, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 87.9, Protein 14.5

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