Dom Rodrigo - Portuguese Sweet Delight

Ingredients

• 6 egg yolks 6 egg yolks
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (120ml) water 1/2 cup (120ml) water
• 1/2 cup (50g) slivered almonds 1/2 cup (50g) slivered almonds
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon orange zest 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 cup (240ml) milk 1 cup (240ml) milk
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 12g, 4g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 48g, 42g
• Protein: 7g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 0.1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture reaches a syrupy consistency.
2. 2.
   In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth. Slowly pour the hot sugar syrup into the egg yolks, whisking continuously to prevent curdling.
3. 3.
   Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
4. 4.
   In a dry skillet, toast the slivered almonds until golden brown. Set aside.
5. 5.
   In a small bowl, mix the ground cinnamon and orange zest together.
6. 6.
   In another saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it begins to simmer. In a separate bowl, whisk the cornstarch with a little cold milk to create a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the simmering milk, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens.
7. 7.
   Remove the milk mixture from the heat and stir in the cinnamon-orange mixture.
8. 8.
   To assemble, divide the caramelized egg threads into serving glasses or bowls. Top with a layer of the cinnamon-infused custard. Repeat the layers until all the ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of custard on top. Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the custard.
9. 9.
   Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
10. 10.
    Serve chilled and enjoy the delightful flavors of Dom Rodrigo.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Almonds — Make sure to toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until they turn golden brown. This will enhance their flavor and add a delightful crunch to the dessert.

Tips & Tricks

• For a twist, you can add a drizzle of honey over the top layer of custard before sprinkling the toasted almonds.
• If you prefer a stronger cinnamon flavor, you can increase the amount of ground cinnamon in the custard.
• To save time, you can prepare the caramelized egg threads and custard in advance and assemble the dessert just before serving.
• Serve Dom Rodrigo with a cup of strong Portuguese coffee for a perfect pairing.
• If you want to make the dessert more festive, you can garnish it with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Serving advice

Dom Rodrigo is best served chilled. It can be enjoyed as a standalone dessert or as a sweet ending to a Portuguese-inspired meal. Serve it in individual glasses or bowls to showcase its beautiful layers.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, you can garnish each serving with a small cinnamon stick or a twist of orange zest. The layers of caramelized egg threads, custard, and toasted almonds create an appealing visual contrast that will impress your guests.