Monday, March 9, 2009

Tocino del Cielo


Ingredients:
13 egg yolk, slightly beaten
¾ cup water
¼ cup cashew nuts, chopped (optional)
1 ½ cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon rind
2 cup caramelized sugar

Procedure:
1. Boil the water and sugar together until the sugar dissolves. Cool.
2. Caramelize 2 cups of sugar and pour into 2 sets of muffin pans.
3. Pour the syrup into the egg yolks little by little, blending well.
4. Add the flavoring and nuts if any.
5. Pour into the muffin molds, passing the mixture through a sieve.
6. Steam for 10 minutes or until just set.
7. Cool and serve in colored pepper cups.

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