Brazilian recipe
Espera Marido (Husband's Wait Dessert)
Espera Marido is a classic Brazilian dessert, appreciated for its comforting flavor and ease of preparation.
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Ingredients
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 can (using the condensed milk can for measure) milk
3 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
3 whole eggs
3 egg yolks
Ground cinnamon for dusting
1 can (using the condensed milk can for measure) milk
3 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
3 whole eggs
3 egg yolks
Ground cinnamon for dusting
Where to find ingredients
Sweetened condensed milk and whole milk are available in the dairy or international aisles of most supermarkets. Cloves and cinnamon sticks can be found in the spice aisle. Eggs are a staple found in the dairy section. Ground cinnamon is also readily available in the spice aisle.
Preparation method
- Place the sweetened condensed milk, milk, cloves, and cinnamon stick in a saucepan
- Bring the mixture to a boil
- Lightly beat the eggs and egg yolks in a separate bowl
- Add the beaten eggs to the boiling milk in the saucepan
- Keep the heat low
- Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon to maintain larger pieces in the texture
- Cook until it reaches the consistency of a thick spoon dessert
- Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl
- Finish by dusting with ground cinnamon
Observations
This traditional dessert has a creamy texture and a fragrant aroma from the spices, making it an excellent option to serve chilled or at room temperature.
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