At the table
Use a spoon to take custard with a little caramel sauce. It has no pastry shell or hard sugar crust to break.
Contains egg and dairy. Confirm other ingredients if you have dietary restrictions.
Recipes vary, including richer egg-yolk versions and different flavorings. This version sets with eggs, not gelatin; do not assume every pudding uses the same ingredients.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Recipes vary, including richer egg-yolk versions and different flavorings. This version sets with eggs, not gelatin; do not assume every pudding uses the same ingredients.
Typical ingredients
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Sweet egg and milk with a lightly bitter caramel note.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Soft, silky custard with flowing syrup.
- How it’s made
- Eggs, milk and sugar are gently cooked in a caramel-lined mold lightly greased with butter, then cooled and unmolded.
Recipes vary, including richer egg-yolk versions and different flavorings. This version sets with eggs, not gelatin; do not assume every pudding uses the same ingredients.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Macau.
About this regional connection
Macau: Macau Portuguese-style dessert; not claimed exclusive to Macau.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有鸡蛋布甸吗？
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A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
A spoon dessert in Macau
This account describes a tradition or story, rather than an established historical fact.
Portuguese-style desserts are part of Macau’s food culture. Caramel egg pudding offers a smooth spoon dessert, distinct from the pastry shell of an egg tart and the biscuit-and-cream layers of serradura.