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Pudim de Queijo Fresco (Fresh Cheese Pudding)

Pudim de Queijo Fresco (Fresh Cheese Pudding) is a traditional Portuguese recipe for a classic dessert made from a sweetened blend of Tomar cheese and eggs. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Portuguese version of: Fresh Cheese Pudding (Pudim de Queijo Fresco).

prep time

25 minutes

cook time

40 minutes

Total Time:

65 minutes

Additional Time:

(+cooling and chilling)

Serves:

8

Rating:

Tags : Dessert RecipesCheese RecipesBaking RecipesCake RecipesPortugal Recipes

This classic Portuguese dessert depends on Queijo de Tomar (Tomar cheese) in its preparation. This beloved cheese, crafted from the finest sheep's milk, boasts a semi-hard texture and a delicate whitish paste, making it a true delicacy for cheese connoisseurs worldwide. It's a small cheese, measuring 5cm in diameter and 4cm in height. This is typically served as a dessert.

Ingredients:

10 egg yolks
2 egg whites
280g of sugar
4 fresh Tomar cheeses (unsalted)

Method:

If your cheeses are salted soak them for at least 4 hours in cold water, changing the water several times before giving them a final rinse.

Now pass the cheeses through a fine-meshed sieve pressing down with the back of a spoon.

In a bowl, lightly mix the egg yolks, whites and the sugar. Stir in the finely grated cheese and mix without beating.

Tip the mixture into a greased cake mould (a tall bundt-type pan is typical). Transfer to the centre of an oven pre-heated to 160°C and bake for 45 minutes.

Allow to cool in the tin for 15 minutes then carefully turn out onto a plate. Allow to cool completely before serving.