Brazilian recipe
Brazilian Spiced Custard (Espera Marido)
Espera Marido is a beloved, comforting Brazilian dessert that brings a touch of home-style sweetness to your table with its fragrant, creamy texture.
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Ingredients
1 tin condensed milk
1 measure (using the empty tin) whole milk
3 whole cloves
1 stick cinnamon
3 large eggs
3 egg yolks
Ground cinnamon for sprinkling
1 measure (using the empty tin) whole milk
3 whole cloves
1 stick cinnamon
3 large eggs
3 egg yolks
Ground cinnamon for sprinkling
Where to find ingredients
You can pick up condensed milk and full-cream milk at any local supermarket like Hi-Lo or Progressive. Whole spices like cinnamon sticks and cloves are staples at local markets or the spice section of your neighbourhood grocery shop.
Preparation method
- Combine the condensed milk, milk, cloves, and cinnamon stick in a heavy-bottomed pot
- Place the pot over the stove and bring the mixture to a gentle boil
- In a small mixing bowl, lightly whisk the whole eggs and the extra yolks together
- Pour the beaten egg mixture into the boiling milk in the pot
- Turn the heat down to low to keep it simmering gently
- Stir now and then with a wooden spoon, making sure to keep the texture slightly chunky rather than silky smooth
- Cook until the mixture thickens into a rich, spoonable consistency
- Pour the warm pudding into a glass serving dish or compote bowl
- Finish it off by dusting the top with a generous sprinkle of ground cinnamon
Observations
This classic sweet is cherished for its rich, velvety consistency and the warm, aromatic depth provided by whole spices. It is a simple, no-fuss dessert that tastes divine whether enjoyed cool or at room temperature.
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