Brazilian recipe
Espera Marido Creamy Dessert
Espera Marido is a classic Brazilian dessert, cherished for its comforting flavour and simple preparation method.
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Ingredients
1 tin sweetened condensed milk
1 tin measure whole milk
3 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
3 eggs
3 egg yolks
Ground cinnamon for dusting
1 tin measure whole milk
3 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
3 eggs
3 egg yolks
Ground cinnamon for dusting
Where to find ingredients
Condensed milk, eggs, and spices are available at local supermarkets and food stores across Fiji; fresh milk can be purchased from local dairies or retail outlets.
Preparation method
- Place the condensed milk, milk, cloves, and cinnamon stick in a saucepan
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat
- Lightly whisk the eggs and egg yolks in a separate bowl
- Add the whisked eggs into the boiling milk mixture in the saucepan
- Reduce the heat to low
- Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon to maintain a slightly chunky texture
- Cook until the mixture reaches a spoonable consistency
- Transfer the mixture to a serving dish
- Finish by sprinkling with ground cinnamon
Observations
This traditional dessert features a creamy texture and is fragrant with warm spices, making it a wonderful treat to serve chilled or at room temperature.
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