World Flavors Cookbook

Toucinho do Céu

Name: Toucinho do Céu
Cook time: 40 min
Cuisine: Portugal
Ingredients: 500g sugar; 250g ground almonds; 15 egg yolks; Gergelim (squash jam); Cinnamon

A rich almond and egg yolk cake, whose name ("Bacon from Heaven") refers to the lard used in the traditional recipe.

Cuisine: Portugal

Ingredients

500g sugar
250g ground almonds
15 egg yolks
Gergelim (squash jam)
Cinnamon

Instructions

1. Make a thick sugar syrup. 2. Add almonds and squash jam. 3. Stir in egg yolks. 4. Bake in a round tin until set. 5. Dust with powdered sugar.