Pudim de Leite Condensado (Brazilian Condensed Milk Flan)

• Prep time: 20 mins

• Cook time: 1 hour

• Total time: 1 hour 20 mins (plus 6 hours chilling)

• Servings: 8 slices

• Country of Origin: Brazil

Description

• A staple of Sunday family lunches across Brazil, this silky baked custard features a golden caramel topping.

• Requires only three core ingredients: sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, and eggs.

Presentation

• Unmolded onto a deep rimmed serving platter to hold the liquid caramel sauce.

• Garnished optionally with fresh mint leaves or sliced berries.

Ingredients

• Caramel Coating: 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup warm water

• Custard Base: 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

• Custard Base: 1.5 cups whole milk (use condensed milk can as measurement)

• Custard Base: 3 large eggs

• Custard Base: 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Directions

• Heat granulated sugar in a ring mold pan (or saucepan) over medium heat until melted and amber-colored.

• Carefully add warm water, stir until smooth, and coat the bottom and sides of the ring mold with caramel.

• Blend sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, eggs, and vanilla extract in a blender on low speed for 1 minute until smooth.

• Strain the egg mixture through a fine-mesh sieve directly into the caramel-lined mold to eliminate air bubbles.

• Cover tightly with aluminum foil and place inside a larger baking pan filled with hot water halfway up the sides (banho-maria).

• Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 60 to 70 minutes until set around the edges with a slight jiggle in the center.

• Cool completely, chill for at least 6 hours, then run a thin knife around the edges and invert onto a rimmed plate.

Optional Variations

• Pudim de Café: Add 1 tablespoon of instant espresso powder to the blender mixture.

• Pudim de Coco: Substitute 1/2 cup of whole milk with unsweetened coconut milk.

Cooking Tips

• Straining the liquid through a fine sieve removes foam and egg chalazae, producing a velvety texture without holes.

• Ensure water in the bain-marie remains hot but not violently boiling throughout the baking process.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 260 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 45 g

• Protein: 6 g

• Fat: 6 g

• Saturated Fat: 3.5 g

• Sodium: 90 mg

• Fiber: 0 g

• Sugar: 44 g