Brazilian recipe
Brazilian Milk and Egg Dessert (Ambrosia)
Ambrosia is a traditional Brazilian dessert prized for its delicate curd-like texture and classic sweet flavour, making it a simple yet elegant treat to whip up at home.
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Ingredients
1 tin condensed milk
500 ml full-cream milk
4 eggs
500 ml full-cream milk
4 eggs
Where to find ingredients
You can easily find these staple ingredients at any major local supermarket. Look for 'full-cream milk' in the dairy aisle, 'condensed milk' in the baking or long-life milk section, and fresh eggs from the poultry section. If you are specifically looking for high-quality, farm-fresh eggs, local butcher shops or neighbourhood farmers' markets often have the best options.
Preparation method
- Combine the condensed milk and full-cream milk in a wide, heavy-bottomed pot
- Place the pot over the stove and bring the mixture to a gentle boil
- While waiting, whisk the egg whites in a separate mixing bowl until stiff peaks form
- Gently fold in the egg yolks one by one, continuing to whisk until you have a smooth, light mixture
- Slowly pour the egg mixture into the boiling milk, being careful not to over-mix
- Reduce the heat to low and allow it to simmer gently
- Once the base has set and is cooked through, use a slotted spoon to carefully cut the curds into smaller pieces
- Turn the pieces over gently to ensure they cook evenly through
- Remove from the heat and transfer the ambrosia into a serving bowl
- Let it cool down completely, then pop it into the fridge until it is nice and chilled before serving
Observations
This classic sweet perfectly balances the richness of condensed milk with the lightness of whipped eggs. It’s a comforting, nostalgic dish that truly shines when served well-chilled from the fridge.
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