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Piece of life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For those who don\u2019t know yet, my husband is Brazilian. So, I have been discovering the Brazilian culture, including its gastronomy, has been many years. Concerning desserts, I am not always amused. I must say that Brazilians have a heavy hand on sugar. Usually, I take advantage of our vacations to give the cakes a break and enjoy the fantastic local fruits. Although, there are a few small specialties, especially the \u201cBolo de Rolo.\u201d This specialty from my husband\u2019s region consists of a rolled cake alternating skinny layers of dough and guava paste (other versions with chocolate or Dulce de Leche are also available nowadays). Pudim de Leite, above all, is a weakness for my husband, a memory from his childhood; just like his father, he loves his desserts too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the caramel cream (pudim de leite)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pudim de Leite is a traditional, unavoidable dessert in Brazil. Therefore, there rarely may be an event where this dessert is not offered.
It is a dessert that is extremely easy to prepare. It looks like a caramel cream or some flan. It reminds me of Flanby. Well, you got the idea\u2026 The slight difference with the recipes that we usually know is that the Pudim de Leite is made with sweetened condensed milk.
The principle is simple: on the one hand, we prepare a caramel (which will cover the mould bottom). On the other hand, we mix sweetened condensed milk, milk and eggs. That\u2019s all! However, you will have to wait a few hours before dipping your spoon in it. It needs some rest in the refrigerator (ideally overnight) before you can enjoy it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Demoulding tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, there is a minor difficulty in this dessert: de-moulding! But with these little tips, it will be effortless.
When getting out of the refrigerator, the caramel may be stuck to the mould’s bottom, and it is impossible to de-mould the Pudim de Leite as it is. Solution: Place the mould’s bottom in boiling water and leave it for a few minutes. This will soften the caramel and allow you to de-mould the pudding.
Softly press the edges of the pudim to loosen it from the mould wall. Then, take the mould and shake it in short, firm strokes from right to left. The pudim will wobble, and you should feel it unleash from the mould wall.
Put a plate over the mould (with high edges to avoid getting the caramel on the floor), then flip it over. The pudim de leite should be on the plate, safe and sound!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which mould to use?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Traditionally, pudim de leite is made in a chimney mould (I mean, there is a hole in the middle of the mould). However, you can use a Bundt cake mould, for example. This allows in getting more homogeneous cooking. If not, you can use any mould available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About cooking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The cooking is done in a bain-marie. So, it may take quite a while, necessary to take around 1 hour. To make a bain-marie, you just have to place a dish filled with water in the oven and place your pudim mould on it.
But for those lucky people, like me, who have an Instant Pot, use it for this recipe. The pudim will be cooked in about 20 minutes. At the end of the cooking time, the pudim will still be shaky (but not liquid). This is normal. It will firm up while resting in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cooking time will vary greatly depending on your oven and the pudim consistency you like. I prefer it firm, so I cook it for 20 minutes in the Instant Pot (high-pressure option). For a softer texture, program the cooking for 15 minutes. Set it aside 10 minutes before releasing the pressure and opening the Instant Pot at the end of the cooking time. Be careful. It will be hot!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Brazilian Caramel Cream (pudim de leite)<\/h2>\n
A smooth and delicate cream with a delicious runny caramel sauce. I'm sure your mouth will water! Come quickly to check it, it's an easy dessert to make.<\/span><\/div>\n
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