This Portuguese golden soup, called sopa dourada, is a sweet Christmas dessert of sponge cake dipped in a sugar syrup and then drizzled with custard sauce.
LC Portuguese Christmas Tradition Note
Though the Portuguese traditionally reserve golden soup for Christmas, we think they’d understand if you just can’t wait till the holidays to indulge.
Sopa Dourada | Portuguese Golden Soup
Ingredients
Directions
In a medium saucepan, mix the sugar with the water and bring to the boil. Simmer until you have a thick syrup that registers 225°F to 230°F (105°C to 110°C) on a candy or deep-fry thermometer.
Meanwhile, thinly slice the cake.
When the syrup registers the proper temperature, remove the pan from the heat. Using a slotted spoon, carefully dip each slice of cake into the syrup and then place it in a large serving dish.
Beat the egg yolks and slowly whisk them into the syrup remaining in the pan. Return the pan to medium heat for just a moment, stirring, until the mixture thickens but without allowing the yolks to curdle. Pour this custard over the cake slices, sprinkle with cinnamon, and let cool to room temperature before serving.
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