It is a delicious spoon dessert typical of Emilia Romagna. Made only with milk, eggs, and sugar, it has a velvety texture and a delicate flavor, perfect for ending a meal on a sweet note. Often served with crispy biscuits, it is a true treat for the palate
Place a pot on the stove with the milk and heat it until it starts to slightly steam, but it must not boil
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Move the milk to the smallest burner, add the sugar, and let it cook for two hours on very low heat, stirring occasionally with a whisk
Tip:
Be careful when stirring; inserting a cold whisk into hot milk could make it froth suddenly
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When the milk has reduced by about a third and has taken on a slightly caramelized color, turn off the heat and let it cool completely
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Once the milk has cooled, put the egg yolks and eggs in a bowl, blend them with the whisk without whipping; they just need to be perfectly mixed
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Transfer the eggs and yolks to the pot with the milk and mix with the whisk until it becomes a smooth liquid without lumps
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Heat the sugar and water in a small pot to make the caramel
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When the sugar has melted and turned a nice brown color, pour it onto the bottom of a cake mold
Tip:
Tradition calls for a round bundt mold, but I prefer using a loaf pan or individual molds
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Pour the mixture into the mold, straining it, and place it in the center of a tray with about a centimeter of water inside
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Turn on the oven to 140 degrees in static mode and place the tray in the oven without waiting for it to preheat, for two and a half hours
Tip:
At the end of cooking, try inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out dry, it's ready; otherwise, extend the cooking time by a few minutes
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Once cooked, let it cool before removing it from the mold. Serve it well chilled after keeping it in the refrigerator for a few hours
Cost
It is a very inexpensive recipe; milk, eggs, and sugar are very affordable ingredients. Overall, it costs just a few euros
Health
Unfortunately, it is quite caloric. Not surprisingly, it is a typical festive dessert. Try to be satisfied with just one portion if you don't want to spend long sessions at the gym to burn it off
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