Portuguese Ambrosia Sweet with Eggs and Milk

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Ambrosia, delicious Portuguese sweet made with eggs and milk, top with a cinnamon stick , serve in a glass bowl on a decor table cloth.

This dish keeps things simple while delivering real flavor.
It offers steady energy while remaining light but satisfying.
Milk and eggs create a soft, delicate texture with gentle richness.
Slow cooking develops sweetness and comforting depth without heaviness.
A traditional Portuguese-style dessert that fits naturally into mindful daily routines.
Ideal for maintaining a steady plant-forward lifestyle.

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Ambrosia, delicious Portuguese sweet made with eggs and milk, top with a cinnamon stick , serve in a glass bowl on a decor table cloth.
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Portuguese Ambrosia Sweet with Eggs and Milk

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Portuguese ambrosia sweet with eggs and milk. A traditional dessert with soft texture and rich comforting flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Portuguese
Calories: 326

Ingredients
  

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Heat milk in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add sugar and cinnamon stick.
  3. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  4. In a bowl, whisk eggs lightly.
  5. Add lemon juice to the milk mixture.
  6. Slowly pour eggs into the pot without stirring too much.
  7. Cook gently until curds begin to form.
  8. Add vanilla extract.
  9. Simmer until mixture thickens slightly.
  10. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 11gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 154mgSodium: 125mgPotassium: 349mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 50gVitamin A: 509IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 267mgIron: 1mg

Notes

• Cook gently to keep curds soft
• Use whole milk for richer texture
• Chill before serving for a firmer consistency

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