Sweets and desserts

Pudim de vinho do Porto

Portuguese egg custard with a hint of Port wine and caramel.

RegionNational / Douro
DifficultyMedium
Total time1 hour 20 minutes
Yield10 slices
Photo of Pudim de vinho do Porto - traditional Portuguese sweet
Photo of the traditional Portuguese recipe.

Editorial content from Empório Portugal. Traditional recipes may vary by region, family and cook.

About the recipe

Pudim de vinho do Porto is an elegant dessert, with a discreet wine aroma and creamy texture.

The wine adds aroma without overpowering the classic base of eggs and milk.

Ingredients

  • 8 eggs
  • 700 ml milk
  • 200 g sugar
  • 80 ml Port wine
  • Caramel for the mould
  • 1 pinch of salt

Method

  1. Coat the mould with caramel.
  2. Mix eggs, milk, sugar, salt and Port wine.
  3. Pass through a sieve.
  4. Pour into the mould.
  5. Bake in a bain-marie until set.
  6. Cool completely before unmoulding.

Tips from Empório Portugal

  • Use Port wine sparingly.
  • Sifting prevents uneven texture.
  • Serve in small slices.

Possible substitutions in Brazil

  • Tawny Port gives a more caramelised profile.
  • For a non-alcoholic version, omit the wine and use orange zest.

Pairing

Coffee or tawny Port wine. Content intended for people over 18 years of age. Drink in moderation.

Editorial note from Empório Portugal

This recipe is part of the editorial curation of Empório Portugal, developed from Portuguese culinary tradition. Like every traditional recipe, it may vary by region, family and cook.

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Quick facts

Prep
20 min
Cooking
1 hour
Total time
1 hour 20 minutes
Yield
10 slices
Difficulty
Medium
Occasion
Special dessert

Pairing

Coffee or tawny Port wine. Content intended for people over 18 years of age. Drink in moderation.

Empório tip

Use Port wine sparingly.

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