Brazilian recipe
Creamy Brazilian Spice Custard (Espera Marido)
Espera Marido is a nostalgic Brazilian comfort dessert, loved for its velvety texture and deep, warm spice notes.
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Ingredients
1 tin sweetened condensed milk
1 tin whole milk (use the empty condensed milk tin to measure)
3 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
3 eggs
3 egg yolks
Ground cinnamon for dusting
1 tin whole milk (use the empty condensed milk tin to measure)
3 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
3 eggs
3 egg yolks
Ground cinnamon for dusting
Where to find ingredients
You can find sweetened condensed milk and fresh milk at any local supermarket or neighborhood shop in Ghana. Whole cloves and cinnamon sticks are readily available in the spice section of larger grocery stores or through local market spice vendors. Eggs are widely stocked in all markets and retail outlets.
Preparation method
- Combine the condensed milk, whole milk, cloves, and cinnamon stick in a heavy-bottomed saucepan
- Place the pan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil
- In a separate mixing bowl, lightly beat the whole eggs and egg yolks together
- Slowly add the beaten eggs into the boiling milk mixture while stirring steadily
- Immediately reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer
- Stir the mixture occasionally with a wooden spoon, ensuring you create a thick, rustic texture rather than a perfectly smooth blend
- Cook slowly until the mixture reaches a thick, spoonable consistency
- Carefully pour the custard into a glass serving bowl or compote dish
- Finish by lightly dusting the top with ground cinnamon before setting it aside to cool
Observations
This traditional sweet is cherished for its rich creaminess and aromatic profile, delicately infused with clove and cinnamon. It is an ideal dessert to prepare in advance, as it is just as delightful enjoyed chilled as it is at room temperature.
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