Baba de Camelo

Name: Baba de Camelo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 8 yolks large egg yolks; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup water; 9 oz plain sweet biscuits; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Egg yolks cooked with a sugar syrup into a thick, sweet custard, spread over plain biscuits and chilled, a traditional Portuguese dessert whose name means camel drool. Plan ahead: chill 4 hours.

35 minMediumServes 8300 cal/serving

PortugueseDessertStovetopVegetarianNut-FreeShellfish-Free

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Ingredients

8 yolks large egg yolks
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
9 oz plain sweet biscuits
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1

Bring 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a small pot. Simmer 5 minutes into a light syrup, then let it cool 2 minutes.
2

Whisk 8 yolks large egg yolks in a heavy saucepan. Slowly whisk in the warm syrup.
3

Cook over low heat, whisking constantly, 8 to 10 minutes, until thick like custard and it reaches 160°F. Do not let it boil.
4

Arrange 9 oz plain sweet biscuits in a dish in a single layer. Spoon the yolk cream over them, add a second layer of biscuits, and spread the rest of the cream on top.
5

Dust with 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon. Chill 4 hours before serving.

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What is Baba de Camelo?

Egg yolks cooked with a sugar syrup into a thick, sweet custard, spread over plain biscuits and chilled, a traditional Portuguese dessert whose name means camel drool. Plan ahead: chill 4 hours. This reference files it under Portuguese dessert: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 35 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Baba de Camelo reach?

For Baba de Camelo, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I make Baba de Camelo gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Baba de Camelo is 9 oz plain sweet biscuits. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Baba de Camelo vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 8 yolks large egg yolks. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

Does Baba de Camelo contain eggs?

Yes: 8 yolks large egg yolks. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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