Portuguese vermicelli pudding

This traditional Portuguese vermicelli recipe is the last-minute dessert we often look for. In addition to being a very simple dessert to prepare, it has the advantage of being made with simple ingredients that you can easily find in your pantry.

It's a portuguese dessert that is often prepared at Christmas season, but we often make this recipe all year round! The way this dessert is made is very similar to the way the traditional Portuguese rice pudding (Arroz doce) is made.

It's a creamy recipe with simple ingredients and full of delicious flavors like cinnamon and lemon that's ready to serve in just 30 minutes. I know it's difficult but don't forget to let it cool!

If you're looking for simple and creamy Desserts for special occasions, try this Lime Mousse, Creamy rice pudding with condensed milk or this Creme brulee dessert.

HOW TO MAKE PORTUGUESE VERMICELLI PUDDING

Step 1: In a saucepan, pour the milk, sugar, lemon peel, butter and the cinnamon stick.

Step 2: Stir, place the pan on the stove over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. When starts boiling, add the vermicelli, stir and cook for 7 to 8 minutes.

Step 3: When the vermicelli is cooked and the milk is slightly creamy, turn off the heat. Remove the lemon peel and the cinnamon stick and let cool for about 10 minutes.

Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks.

Step 5: Quickly mix the egg yolks into the vermicelli (mix quickly to prevent the yolks from cooking).

Step 6: Place the vermicelli on a plate or in small glass bowls and garnish with cinnamon powder. Let it cool and serve.

Portuguese vermicelli pudding

This Portuguese vermicelli pudding it's the perfect last-minute dessert! It's a quick and easy recipe that's ready in just 30 minutes!

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Category:Christmas Recipes, Desserts, Quick & easy, Recipes, Traditional Portuguese recipes
Cuisine: Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 6
Prep Time:10 m
Cook Time:15 m
Total Time:30 m
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Ingredients
• 100 grams (3 1/2 ounces) vermicelli
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 500 ml (about 2 cups) milk
• 150 grams (2/3 cup) granulated sugar
• Lemon peel
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 cinnamon stick
• Cinnamon powder for garnish
Directions
1. In a saucepan, pour the milk, sugar, lemon peel, butter and the cinnamon stick.
2. Stir, place the pan on the stove over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. When starts boiling, add the vermicelli, stir and cook for 7 to 8 minutes (stir occasionally so the vermicelli doesn’t stick to the pan).
3. When the vermicelli is cooked and the milk is slightly creamy, turn off the heat. Remove the lemon peel and the cinnamon stick and let cool for about 10 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks.
5. Quickly mix the egg yolks into the vermicelli (mix quickly to prevent the yolks from cooking).
6. Place the vermicelli on a plate or in small glass bowls and garnish with cinnamon powder. Let it cool and serve.
Note: We prefer to use just 3 egg yolks but you can add one or two more egg yolks.
Portuguese vermicelli pudding
Nutrition facts
Serves 6
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 259
Total Fat 8 g(10%)
Saturated Fat 4.5 g(22%)
Cholesterol 122 mg(41%)
Sodium 72 mg(3%)
Total Carbohydrate 42 g(15%)
Protein 6.5 g