Pudim de Queijo
(Cheese Pudding) Recipe

Origin: Cape Verde      Period: Traditional

Ingredients:

450g soft goats' cheese
450g sugar
500ml water
12 egg yolks
4 egg whites

Pudim de Queijo
(Cheese Pudding) Preparation:

Method:

Grate the cheese as finely as possible then boil the sugar in the water until it forms a thick syrup. Add the cheese an mix thoroughly. Now remove the mixture from the heat an combine with the beaten egg yolks and egg whites.

Sprinkle the bottom of an oven-proof dish or bowl with burnt sugar. Pour the cheese mixture into this an cook in a bain-marie (double boiler) until the custard thickens. Place in an oven pre-heated to 170°C and cook for 20 minutes, or until the top browns. Allow to cool, cut into cubes or slices and serve topped with granulated sugar.

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