Ambrosia
In Brazil, Ambrosia refers to a traditional dessert that's quite different from the fruit salad version popular in the United States. Brazilian ambrosia is a sweet dish made with milk, sugar, eggs and spices. In Greek mythology, ambrosia is often described as the food or drink of the gods, granting immortality or longevity to those who consume it. You may not live forever if you eat this dessert, but it will definitely be worth it anyway!
Separate the yolks and whites from <quantity>12</quantity> eggs. Reserve the yolks
Transfer the whites to a stand mixer and whisk at a low speed, gradually increasing the speed until you pull the whisk out of the mixture and the whites form peaks with the tips flopping over
Add the yolks and whisk at low speed until combined
Add <quantity>500<unit>g</unit></quantity> of sugar to a large pot over medium heat and cook until the sugar is caramelized
Carefully add <quantity>2<unit>L</unit></quantity> of milk
Add <quantity>3</quantity> star anises, <quantity>1</quantity> cinnamon stick and <quantity>5</quantity> cloves
Let the milk boil over low heat until the caramel is completely dissolved
Add the beaten eggs
Cook for 30m stirring from time to time to make sure that all the egg mixture is immersed in the liquid. Stay around to make sure it doesn't overflow
When it has a grainy texture, transfer it to a bowl
The ambrosia is ready. Garnish as you wish and serve it hot or cold. It can be stored refrigerated for up to 10 days
Enjoy!
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