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Portuguese Cream: Crema di Portogallo

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Portuguese Cream: Crema di Portogallo

Portuguese Cream: Crema di Portogallo

Need A mixture of heavy cream, milk, superfine sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Portuguese Cream: Crema di Portogallo, Helado de Maíz y Crema (Corn-Creman Ice Cream), and Italian Creman Ice Cream.

Instructions

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In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the yolks, cornstarch, and sugar and mix well with a spoon.
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Drizzle in the milk and place the pan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly 10 to 12 minutes, until a dense cream is formed. Do not allow the mixture to boil.
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Remove from heat, gently stir in the juice and zest, pour into 6 chilled pudding cups and allow to cool completely in the refrigerator. Whip the cream and top each cup with the whipped cream and the candied zest.
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In a 2-quart saucepan, combine the sugar and water and bring to a boil, making sure all sugar is dissolved.
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Remove from heat.
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In a large saucepan, combine the zest and enough cold water to cover and bring to a boil.
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Remove the zest, rinse with cold water and repeat the process 2 more times.
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Place the blanched zest in a saucepan and pour the syrup over the zest, adding an extra inch to cover the zest. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until the zest is translucent and tender.
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Remove from heat and cool.
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Drain the syrup and lay the zest out on a cooling rack. Toss in sugar and store in an airtight container.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs, 50 m.
Servings6
Health Score2
Gluten FreeVegetarian
DietsGluten FreeLacto Ovo Vegetarian
Dish TypesSide Dish
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