Portuguese Toucinho do Ceu

Ingredients:

350 g/12 oz Sugar

120 ml/4 fl.oz. Water

225 g/8 oz finely ground Almonds

3 Egg yolks

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 170C, 325F, Gas Mark 3 and lightly grease a 22.5 cm/9-inch pie dish. Place the sugar and water in a saucepan, bring slowly to the boil then boil rapidly for 5-10 minutes until the syrup sticks to a spoon. Remove from heat, allow cool slightly then add the almonds and the egg yolks and mix well. Return to a low heat and cook, stirring until slightly thickened. Transfer to the prepared pie dish and bake for 45 minutes or until firm. Allow to cool before serving.

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