Toucinho do Céu - Receita Conventual Portuguesa

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: honey

Stevia reduces calories while honey adds a unique flavor.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide similar texture and flavor, while sunflower seeds are more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is gluten-free and adds richness.

Start by making a sugar syrup: place sugar in a pot and add water.

Add a lemon peel and a cinnamon stick to the pot.

Heat until it reaches a boil and then to the thread stage, around 108°C.

Prepare the almond flour by grinding almonds, or use pre-ground almond flour.

Separate 6 egg yolks from 2 egg whites and set the whites aside.

Mix the egg yolks with a fork until well combined.

Check the sugar syrup; it should be at 108°C, then remove the lemon peel and cinnamon stick.

Add the almond flour and chopped almonds to the syrup and mix well.

Cook the almond mixture for about 2 minutes, stirring continuously to release the aroma without toasting the almonds.

Add 20 grams of butter to the mixture and allow it to melt, stirring until the mixture is dense and creamy.

Add the egg yolk mixture to the almond mixture, stirring continuously to avoid cooking the yolks.

Return the mixture to low heat and stir until it thickens slightly without boiling.

Prepare a baking dish lined with parchment paper or greased with butter and flour.

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake at 180°C for 25-30 minutes.

Let it cool for about 20 minutes before removing from the dish.

Dust with powdered sugar and a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving.

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