Hello beautiful and beautiful! Welcome to Paulina Kitchen! Today we will make them feel that they touch the clouds with only one tablespoon of this Spanish dessert that breaks it!: Tocino of the sky . Don't you think the name? We love creativity in the names of certain dishes and desserts, and there is no doubt that for this there was a great use of the imagination! But what really is this dessert?
In this note I am going to tell you what is the bacon of Heaven , why it is called that, how it is prepared, tips to make homemade sky and not fail in the attempt. In the end obvious, I leave you a complete and easy recipe to experiment and try this delight. Cook!
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About the bacon of heaven
The bacon of heaven is a traditional dessert with deep roots in Spanish cuisine, it is a dessert similar to flan, but only carries egg and sugar yolks . His soft and silky consistency is a dream for sweet lovers.
- Important clarification ?: Although your name can lead to confusion, this dessert does not have bacon among your ingredients .
Either because of its sublime texture, its intense flavor or its history rooted in tradition, this dessert is a true star at the dessert table of Spanish cuisine.
THE ORIGIN AND THE HISTORY OF THE TOCINO DEL CIEW
The bacon dessert of heaven is originally from the Andalusian region, in southern Spain.
Some stories say that this dessert originated in the Spanish convents during the 16th century. The nuns took advantage of egg whites to make products such as hosts, and to avoid waste, the yolks were used to create this delicious delicacy.
Other theories take us to the time of Arab domination in the Iberian Peninsula, which lasted from the eighth century to the fifteenth century. During that period, the Arabs influenced the gastronomy of the region, introducing ingredients such as sugar, nuts and other sweet flavors in Spanish cuisine. It is believed that heaven bacon could have been influenced by those Arab influences.
Over time, the sky todin was perfected, and became a symbol of traditional Spanish gastronomy.
Why is it called Tocino del Cielo
Although his name is quite curious, the dessert of heaven has no relationship with the bacon (bacon) that we know in salty dishes. "bacon" denomination comes from the appearance of dessert, due to its soft and unctuous texture.
On the other hand, "heaven" adds to highlight the heavenly delight you feel when trying this dessert. This combination of curious terms is a reflection of the cultural and historical wealth of Spanish gastronomy.
What happens when homemade holiday does not set
Sometimes, lovers of this dessert face a dilemma: homemade sky bacon does not set as it should. The key to a perfect texture lies in the balance between ingredients and cooking time.
An excess of water or excessive heat can be the guilty of a bacon that does not reach its fullness. But we must not lose hope, since in each attempt lies the opportunity to perfect the technique.
Tocino de Cielo vs. Flan: A Duel of desserts
Comparing the tacino of heaven with the homemade flan is like facing two giants in the ring of desserts. Although they share certain ingredients, such as egg and sugar, their characteristics and textures are different.
While the flan requires a dairy element, such as milk, to achieve its typical consistency, which is rather jelly; Heaven bacon is held with a much firmer texture and a more concentrated flavor. Ultimately, the choice between these two desserts is a matter of personal tastes.
5 tips for a perfect sky bacon
- Precise proportions: Measure the ingredients accurately is essential to obtain the desired texture.
- Constant beaten: Patience is key. Integrating the yolks with the syrup is a process that requires dedication to prevent the yolks from being cooked.
- Adequate utensils: Use silicone or aluminum molds can facilitate unmold and preserve the shape of the dessert.
- Gradual cooling: letting cool to room temperature before refrigerating so that flavors develop fully and the texture is maintained. Then take the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Accompaniment: A chantilly cream , without too much sugar, or fresh fruits, can contrast very well with the sweetheat .
The infallibles of this recipe
To prepare sky bacon, three basic ingredients are needed: sugar, water and egg yolks. Magic occurs when these elements are mixed little by little in precise proportions, with patience and dedication.
Traditionally, heaven bacon is done by mixing egg yolks with a thick syrup Then, the mixture is poured into a flanera or individual molds with a caramel base , and cooked in a water bath. The result is a sweet, creamy and delicate dessert.
It is important to keep in mind that the process to make the knife recipe , both to separate the yolks from the whites, as well as their integration with the syrup, cooking and its subsequent cooled, is essential to achieve the silky texture and firm consistency that characterizes the dessert.
Everything noted and very clear! Now let's see how to do this delicious dessert.
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Heaven bacon recipe
Yield: 8 portions
Preparation time: 50 minutes
Refrigeration time: 4 hours
Ingredients
- 10 egg yolks
- 450 g of sugar
- 250 ml of water
How to make knitting step by step
- Preheat the oven to 180º. For the caramel, place 100 g of the sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, with two tablespoons of water, when the sugar begins to take a golden color stir to unify. Dump the caramel on a large flanera or on individual molds.
- Mix the rest of the sugar and the water in a saucepan and bring to a boil until you get a thick syrup, pool.
- Beat the egg yolks in a separate bowl and slowly add the syrup, in the form of a thread, while still beating.
- Strain the mixture in case lumps remain. Then pour in the molds or in the flanera with caramel.
- Bake on an oven source with a little water in a water bath at 180 ° C for 30-40 minutes, until they are firm to the touch. Let cool to room temperature and then refrigerate for at least 4 hours in refrigerator before unmolding and serving.
