Baba de Camelo (Camel Drool Dessert)

This traditional Portuguese dessert is very popular in our country, and there are few who don't like this camel drool dessert that has been passed down from generation to generation. It has a very creamy texture and is prepared only with eggs and condensed milk

Quick, simple and with few ingredients, this creamy baba de camelo will definitely become one of your favorite desserts! It's the perfect example that with just 2 ingredients we can make a super delicious recipe! It's going to be a hit!

To prepare this recipe, simply mix the condensed milk with the egg yolks, fold gently the beaten egg whites and pour the cream in glass bowls. Then, just place it in the fridge, garnish with grated biscuits and eat!

Fresh and creamy, it's the perfect dessert to serve after a meal, whether it's a special dinner with friends or a family lunch! Everyone will want to take a spoonful of this delicious baba de camelo!

If you like simple and creamy desserts, whether for a simple family dinner or to serve for example at festive times, we suggest this delicious 5-Ingredient coffee mousse, Pumpkin tiramisu, Easy homemade flan, Mixed berry pavlova, and many more Desserts that you can find on our website.

A LITTLE HISTORY ABOUT THIS DESSERT

Legend has it that at the beginning of the 20th century, a lady received unexpected visitors at her house and did not have enough ingredients to make a dessert, so she had to invent a mousse with the ingredients she had in the kitchen.

He named the dessert baba de camelo (camel drool) to prevent guests from trying the recipe that had never been tested. Whether this is truth or not, I don't know, what I do know is that this delicious and creamy camel drool recipe leaves no one indifferent!

HOW TO MAKE BABA DE CAMELO (CAMEL DROOL DESSERT)

Step 1: Separate the yolks from the whites. Beat the egg whites until stiff and set aside.

Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the egg yolks and the condensed milk.

Step 3: Add the beaten egg whites and fold gently with a spatula.

Step 4: Pour the cream into individual glass bowls and refrigerate for about four hours.

Step 5: Remove from the refrigerator and serve garnished with grated biscuit.

RECIPE TIPS

1. Store the camel drool in the refrigerator in an airtight container to make it last longer. Our advice is to never store it for more than 2 to 3 days, after this period of time it may start to lose texture and quality.

2. You can serve this delicious dessert garnished with grated biscuits or dry fruits, especially almonds.

Baba de Camelo (Camel Drool Dessert)

This easy and creamy baba de camelo (camel drool dessert) is simply irresistible! It only has 2 ingredients and takes 15 minutes to prepare!

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by Pedro Barbosa
Category:Desserts, Recipes, Traditional Portuguese recipes
Cuisine: Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 8
Prep Time:15 m
Cook Time:0 m
Total Time:4:15 h
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INGREDIENTS
• 4 eggs
• 397 grams (14 ounces) cooked condensed milk
• Grated biscuit for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Separate the yolks from the whites. Beat the egg whites until stiff and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the egg yolks and the condensed milk.
3. Add the beaten egg whites and fold gently with a spatula.
4. Pour the cream into individual glass bowls and refrigerate for about four hours.
5. Remove from the refrigerator and serve garnished with grated biscuit.
Baba de Camelo (Camel Drool Dessert)
Nutrition facts
Serves 8
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 180
Total Fat 6 g(10%)
Saturated Fat 3 g(16%)
Cholesterol 98 mg(33%)
Sodium 90 mg(4%)
Total Carbohydrate 25.5 g(8%)
Protein 6.5 g