Papaya And Egg Yolk Pudding Recipes

OVOS MOLES DE PAPAIA (PAPAYA AND EGG YOLK PUDDING)

Steps:

• Combine the papaya, lime or lemon juice, and water in blender and blend at high speed for about 30 seconds. Scrape sides with a rubber spatula, and blend again until the mixture is a smooth purée.
• With the back of a spoon, rub the purée through a fine sieve into a 2- to 3-quart enamel or stainless-steel saucepan. Mix in the sugar, cinnamon stick and cloves and, stirring constantly, bring to a boil over high heat,.
• Stirring occasionally, cook briskly until the syrup reaches a temperature of 230°F on a candy thermometer or a few drops spooned into cold water immediately form coarse threads.
• Remove pan from the heat and, with a slotted spoon, remove and discard the cinnamon and cloves.
• In a deep bowl, beat the egg yolks with a wire whisk or a electric beater for about 1 minute, or until the yolks thicken slightly.
• While beating constantly, pour the hot syrup into the egg yolks in a thin stream and continue to beat until the mixture is smooth and thick and is a bright, deep yellow color.
• Divide the mixture among four 4-ounce heatproof dessert dishes, and let cool to room temperature. The dessert will thicken further as it cools. Serve at once, or refrigerate for at least 2 hours and serve it chilled.

PAPAYA AND EGG YOLK PUDDING

Steps:

• Add the papaya, lemon or lime juice and water to electric blender and blend on high for about 45 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the blender with a rubber spatula. Repeat the blending process until the mixture is a smooth puree.
• Using the back of a spoon, rub the puree through a fine sieve into a 2 quart stainless steel pan.
• Add the sugar, mixing well to ensure even distribution. Add the cloves and cinnamon stick. Bring to boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
• Cook until a few drops of the mixture immediately form coarse threads when dropped from a spoon into cold water. (The mixture needs to be stirred regularly, until this point is reached.)
• Remove the pan from the heat and using a slotted spoon remove the cloves and cinnamon stick. Discard the cloves and cinnamon stick.
• Using a whisk, beat the egg yolks vigorously, in a deep heat proof bowl, for about a minute, until the yolks thicken slightly.
• Pour the hot syrup into the egg yolks in a thin stream, beating constantly and vigorously. Continue to beat the mixture until it is smooth and thick. It should be a deep bright yellow in color.
• The mixture should be divided into 4 individual heat proof dessert dishes and left to cool to room temperature. The dessert will continue to thicken while it cools.
• The dish should be served immediately when it reaches room temperature, or it may be completely chilled in a refrigerator before serving.
• The lemon/lime zest may be sprinkled on top of the dessert before serving.

EGG CREAM PUDDING (PUDIM DA AVO)

Steps:

• Using a food processor or a rolling pin, finely crush the tea biscuits and set aside.
• In a double boiler fill the bottom with 2-3 inches of water, place it over medium-high heat, and bring it to a simmer. On the top of the double boiler stir the egg yolks and sugar. Keeping the water in the bottom at a slow simmer, continue to stir until the egg mix is smooth. Then using a whisk and stirring a little faster, pour in the milk and beat until it's a frothy creamy consistency. You can use a hand held mixer with a whisk attachment to make it easier.
• Remove from heat and let it cool.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl pour out the heavy whipping cream and add 2 tablespoons of sugar. Whip until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
• To assemble the dessert, use the serving dish of your choice, layer the cookie crumbs first, then a layer of the sweet egg cream, then another layer of the crumbs, then a layer a the whipped cream. Last, add just a dusting of the cookie crumbs.
• Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, but overnight is the best.