Aletria Doce (Sweet Vermicelli Pudding - Intricate)
A recipe from Portugal.
🇵🇹 PortugaldesserttraditionalonePotintricatevegetariancomfortFood

Nutrition (per serving)
380Calories
9 gProtein
58 gCarbs
12 gFat
32 gSugar
90 mgSalt
Ingredients
- 200 g Fine vermicelli pasta (angel hair)
- 1.2 L Whole milk
- 200 g Sugar
- 5 Egg yolks
- 1 Lemon zest (large strip)
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- for dusting Ground cinnamon
Method
- Break vermicelli into short pieces. Cook in boiling water 2-3 minutes until al dente, drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
- In large pot bring milk to boil with lemon zest and cinnamon stick. Add drained vermicelli and sugar. Simmer gently 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently, until pasta absorbs milk and mixture thickens.
- Remove lemon zest and cinnamon stick. Whisk egg yolks in bowl. Temper with 2-3 ladles of hot milk mixture while whisking constantly. Pour tempered yolks back into pot, stir continuously over very low heat 3-5 minutes until custard-like (do not boil or eggs will curdle).
- Pour into serving dish or individual bowls. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate. Dust generously with cinnamon before serving.
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