Portuguese Vermicelli Pudding Recipe | Food of Portugal

If you have invited your friends over for lunch and you want to prepare a simple and delicious dessert, prepare this typical Portuguese recipe!
Cook the vermicelli in milk seasoned with cinnamon stick and lemon zest, add the creaminess of the egg yolks and garnish with cinnamon powder. Let cool and serve! Enjoy your meal!!!

INGREDIENTS FOR THIS RECIPE

Here you will find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:

● Vermicelli – The main ingredient of this recipe.
● Butter – Add flavor and creaminess.
● Milk – To flavor and cook vermicelli.
● Granulated sugar, lemon zest and cinnamon stick – Sweetness and flavor.
● Egg yolks – Add creaminess and flavor.
● Cinnamon powder - For garnish.

Below is the correct measurement of all the ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.

HOW TO MAKE PORTUGUESE VERMICELLI PUDDING:

Step 1: In a saucepan, pour the milk, sugar, lemon zest, butter and cinnamon stick. Stir, place the pan on the stove over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. At the start of the boil, add the vermicelli, stir and cook for 7 to 8 minutes.

Step 2: When the vermicelli is cooked and the milk is slightly creamy, turn off the heat. Remove lemon zest and cinnamon stick and let cool for about 10 minutes.