Brazilian recipe
Creamy Spiced Brazilian Custard (Espera Marido)
Espera Marido is a beloved Brazilian comfort dessert, prized for its silky texture and warm, aromatic blend of cinnamon and cloves.
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Ingredients
1 tin sweetened condensed milk
1 tin measurement of full-cream milk (using the empty condensed milk tin)
3 whole cloves
1 stick cinnamon
3 large eggs
3 egg yolks
Ground cinnamon for dusting
1 tin measurement of full-cream milk (using the empty condensed milk tin)
3 whole cloves
1 stick cinnamon
3 large eggs
3 egg yolks
Ground cinnamon for dusting
Where to find ingredients
Sweetened condensed milk and fresh dairy milk are standard items found in all major supermarkets across Kenya. Whole cloves and cinnamon sticks are readily available in the spice sections of retailers like Naivas, Quickmart, or Carrefour, and can also be sourced from local spice vendors in neighborhood markets. Eggs are widely available from any local dukas or fresh produce sections.
Preparation method
- Combine the condensed milk, fresh milk, cloves, and cinnamon stick in a heavy-bottomed sufuria
- Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil
- Whisk the whole eggs and extra yolks together in a separate bowl until well combined
- Slowly pour the whisked eggs into the simmering milk mixture
- Reduce the heat to low
- Stir gently and occasionally with a wooden spoon to ensure the mixture develops its characteristic soft, creamy curds
- Simmer until the mixture thickens to a rich, spoonable consistency
- Transfer the prepared custard into a serving bowl or compote dish
- Finish by lightly dusting the surface with ground cinnamon before serving
Observations
This cherished home-style dessert offers a luscious, velvety consistency infused with the deep fragrance of whole spices. It is a perfect treat to enjoy either chilled or at room temperature, ideal for relaxing afternoons at home.
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