Popular Baba de Camelo Dessert Recipe
Indulge in this rich, creamy magical treat, Portugal’s beloved baba de camelo, a dreamy dessert that will melt in your mouth.
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Ingredients
1 and 1/4 cups of cooked condensed milk4 egg yolks4 egg whites1/2 cup of grated almonds or Maria biscuits
Directions
- Bring a large pan of water to a rolling boil.
- Make sure that you put enough water in the pan to completely cover the can you're about to cook.
- Remove the label from the can of sweetened condensed milk and carefully submerge it into the boiling water using a pair of tongs or a slotted spoon.
- Make sure you place the can on its side, so it can roll around. If you place the can bottom or top-side down, the boiling water can cause it to bounce up and down, which is really annoying...
- Cook the can for 3 hours, making sure the can is covered with water at all times.
- Add more boiling water if necessary.
- Using a pair of tongs, a fork or a slotted spoon, take the can out of the pan and place it onto a heatproof surface to cool.
- Make sure it has cooled to room temperature before you open the can.
- Once you open the can, add de condensed milk to a bowl, add the yolks and beat for 5 minutes. .
- Beat the egg whites separately until it forms peaks and carefully incorporate them into the cooked condensed milk.
- Add the mixture to individual serving cups.
- Sprinkle with the grated almonds or Maria Biscuits.
- Place it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until it is consistent.
Adapted from a Recipe by: receitas.mimosa.com.pt
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)
Calories
228 kcal
Fat
10 g
Carbs
27 g
Protein
8 g
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Comments (16)
Sara
Use pasteurized eggs. Found everywhere... well, except Walmart.
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4 Years ago, Monday, April 25, 2022
Bruno
Each can in the US is 14 ounce in the brand of condensed milk I found. 2 cans would be 28 ounces or 3.5 cups. What would you say the added egg yolks and eggs whites would be? Should I just double the eggs for 8 eggs or more? One can should be enough for the Original recipe but I want to scale this up because 3 hours for one can is kinda silly. At least two to make it more productive.
4 Years ago, Friday, March 25, 2022
Tuga Pops
Bruno, if you are going to double the condensed milk you should probably double the eggs as well, yes.
4 Years ago, Friday, March 25, 2022
Tuga Pops
It does have an odd name but it sure is good.
4 Years ago, Sunday, February 27, 2022
Helen Thomas
Love your recipes that inspire my cooking almost every day. Thanks. This recipe looks great as well BUT what size of condensed milk can is good for 4 eggs. Thanks.
4 Years ago, Monday, February 7, 2022
Tuga Pops
Hi Helen, with this recipe it asks for 1 and 1/4 cups (US Cup), not a can.
4 Years ago, Monday, February 7, 2022
Clinton Derbsndez
Aren't the yokes suppose to be cooked? Raw eggs in the cooked condensed milk that are at room temperature will not cook it.
4 Years ago, Sunday, February 6, 2022
Tuga Pops
Many portuguese desserts use raw yolks Clinton, i know it's a big deal for some people but it's common in Portugal.
4 Years ago, Sunday, February 6, 2022
Renee
recipe says 4 egg yolks but no where in the recipe does it say where they are used
5 Years ago, Sunday, October 24, 2021
Tuga Pops
Sorry Renee, it was missing a step, I have updated the recipe, please check now.
5 Years ago, Sunday, October 24, 2021
Sumita chowdhury
How you cook condensed milk or you are evaporating the milk to make condensed instead of using can
5 Years ago, Saturday, October 23, 2021
Tuga Pops
Hi Sumita.
- Bring a large pan of water to a rolling boil. Make sure that you put enough water in the pan to completely cover the can you're about to cook.
- Remove the label from the can of sweetened, condensed milk and carefully submerge it into the boiling water using a pair of tongs or a slotted spoon. Make sure you place the can on its side, so it can roll around. If you place the can bottom or top-side down, the boiling water can cause it to bounce up and down, which is really annoying...
- Cook the can for 3 hours, making sure the can is covered with water at all times. Add more boiling water if necessary.
- Using a pair of tongs, a fork or a slotted spoon, take the can out of the pan and place it onto a heatproof surface to cool. Make sure it has cooled to room temperature before you open the can, otherwise it will squirt out like a fountain... Once cooled, stir until smooth.
Hope that helps.
5 Years ago, Saturday, October 23, 2021