Brazilian recipe
Espera Marido Dessert
Espera Marido is a classic Brazilian dessert cherished for its comforting flavor and ease of preparation.
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Ingredients
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 can (measure using the empty condensed milk can) whole milk
3 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
3 whole eggs
3 egg yolks
Ground cinnamon for dusting
1 can (measure using the empty condensed milk can) whole milk
3 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
3 whole eggs
3 egg yolks
Ground cinnamon for dusting
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these ingredients in the baking or dairy aisles of any local grocery store or supermarket.
Preparation method
- Place the sweetened condensed milk, milk, cloves, and cinnamon stick in a pot
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat
- Lightly beat the eggs and egg yolks together in a separate bowl
- Add the beaten eggs into the boiling milk mixture in the pot
- Keep the heat on low
- Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon to maintain a textured consistency with larger curdled pieces
- Cook until the mixture reaches a spoonable, thick consistency
- Transfer the mixture to a serving dish
- Finish by sprinkling ground cinnamon on top
Observations
This traditional dessert features a creamy texture and an aroma enhanced by warm spices. It is an excellent option to serve either chilled or at room temperature.
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