Baba de Camelo-Portuguese Caramel Cream Delight
Baba de Camelo a Portuguese dessert of caramelising sweetened condensed milk and eggs.
Equipment
- 1 A medium-sized saucepan
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Wooden spoon or spatula
- 6 Dessert glasses or serving dishes
Ingredients
- 1 can Sweetened condensed milk 400g
- 4 large eggs Room temperature
- Almonds for decorating or grind cookie
Instructions
- Prepare the Caramelized Sweetened Condensed Milk
- Place the unopened can of sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan filled with water, ensuring that the can is fully submerged.
- Bring the water to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low to maintain a simmer.
- Allow the can to simmer in the water for 3 hours. Ensure that the can remains fully submerged throughout the process.
- After 3 hours, carefully remove the can from the water using tongs. Allow it to cool completely before opening.
- Prepare the Caramel Cream Mixture
- Once the can has cooled, open it and pour the caramelised sweetened condensed milk into a mixing bowl.
- Whisk the Mixture
- Using a whisk, beat the caramelised condensed milk until it becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add Eggs
- In a separate bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them until well beaten.
- Gradually fold the beaten eggs into the creamy caramel mixture until fully incorporated.
- Fill the Serving Dishe
- Carefully ladle the creamy caramel and egg mixture into dessert glasses or serving dishes.
- Decorate with Almonds or grind cookies.
- Garnish each serving with almonds or grind cookies, adding a delightful crunch and visual appeal.
Notes
- Ensure the can of sweetened condensed milk remains fully submerged during the entire caramelization process to prevent it from bursting or overheating.
- Use oven mitts or tongs to handle the hot can after caramelization.
- You can use a can of DULCE DE LECHE. It is condensed milk already caramelised. If you intend to use a can of Caramel, take note that Caramel is made with water and Dulce De Leche with milk.