Sericaia (Portuguese dessert)

The sericaia is a typical Portuguese dessert greatly appreciated in Portugal. Get to know our recipe and delight yourself. Bon appetit!!!

Sericaia (Portuguese dessert) on a plate

Sericaia "Portuguese sweet" on a baking dish

INGREDIENTS FOR SERICAIA

Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:

  • Milk
  • Lemon zest
  • Granulated sugar
  • All-purpose flour
  • Eggs
  • Cinnamon powder

Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.

HOW TO MAKE SERICAIA

Step 1: In a saucepan, pour the milk, sugar and the flour. Whisk together and cook over medium heat. Add the lemon zest and stir until the cream thicken. Turn off the heat, place the mixture in a large bowl and allow to cool until lukewarm (cover the bowl with cling film with a few holes in the middle to let out the steam).

Step 2: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).

Step 3: Meanwhile, separate the yolks from the whites. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and set aside. Mix lightly the yolks with a fork. Add to the cream and stir. Then, fold gently with a spatula the whipped egg whites.

Step 4: Pour the mixture in a rectangular baking dish, sprinkle with cinnamon powder (enough to cover completely the sweet) and bake about 20 minutes.

Step 5: Remove from the oven, let cool to room temperature and serve.

Sericaia "Portuguese sweet" on a baking dish

Sericaia (Portuguese dessert)

Sericaia (Portuguese dessert) on a plate

The sericaia is a typical Portuguese dessert greatly appreciated in Portugal. Get to know our recipe and delight yourself. Bon appetit!!!

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    Servings: 8
    Prep Time:10 m
    Cook Time:30 m
    Total Time:50 m

    Ingredients

    • 350 ml (1 1/2 cups) milk
    • Zest of half a lemon
    • 125 grams (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
    • 75 grams (1/2 cup) all-purpose flour
    • 3 eggs
    • Cinnamon powder (enough to cover completely the sweet)

    Directions

    1. In a saucepan, pour the milk, sugar and the flour. Whisk together and cook over medium heat. Add the lemon zest and stir until the cream thicken. Turn off the heat, place the mixture in a large bowl and allow to cool until lukewarm (cover the bowl with cling film with a few holes in the middle to let out the steam).
    2. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).
    3. Meanwhile, separate the yolks from the whites. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and set aside. Mix lightly the yolks with a fork. Add to the cream and stir. Then, fold gently with a spatula the whipped egg whites.
    4. Pour the mixture in a rectangular baking dish, sprinkle with cinnamon powder (enough to cover completely the sweet) and bake about 20 minutes.
    5. Remove from the oven, let cool to room temperature and serve.
    Sericaia (Portuguese dessert)
    Nutrition facts
    Serves 8
    Per Serving:
    % DAILY VALUE
    Calories 160
    Total Fat 3 g(5%)
    Saturated Fat 1 g(5%)
    Cholesterol 85 mg(28%)
    Sodium 60 mg(3%)
    Total Carbohydrate 27 g(9%)
    Protein 6 g
     

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