About the Recipe
"Baba de Camelo" is a delightful Portuguese dessert that translates to "Camel's Drool" in English, but it's far more appetizing than the name suggests! This creamy dessert is made with just a few simple ingredients: sweetened condensed milk and eggs. The condensed milk is whipped together with egg yolks until creamy and smooth, then folded with whipped egg whites to create a light and fluffy texture. The mixture is typically chilled until set, then served in individual bowls or glasses. The dessert has a rich, sweet flavor with hints of caramel from the condensed milk, and it's often enjoyed as a refreshing treat during warmer weather. Overall, Baba de Camelo is a beloved Portuguese dessert known for its simplicity and deliciousness.
Ingredients
1 can of sweetened condensed milk*
4 eggs
Almonds thinly sliced
*You can bypass Steps 1 and 2 by using a can of Dulce de Leche (milk-based caramel) instead. The final taste varies slightly but it’s still delicious.
Preparation
To start, cook the sweetened condensed milk (in the can) in a pressure cooker for about 40 minutes or in a pot of water for 2-3 hours. Let it cool completely. Alternatively, as mentioned above, you can use a can of store bought Dulce de Leche, but ... why cheat?
Transfer the cooled condensed milk into a bowl.
Separate the eggs (keep all the yolks to one side) and beat the egg whites to a firm peak.
Add the yolks, one at a time, to the condensed milk and beat after each addition. You should end up with a smoother, creamier version of the condensed milk.
Fold the egg whites, little by little, until the mixture is uniform (Please be sure to fold – not stir or beat – the egg whites, to ensure you keep the fluffiness).
Place the mixture into a serving and decorate with thinly sliced almonds.