Orange Ambrosia Recipe: Easy & Delicious Citrus Dessert

Summary

• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Tips and Variations
• CHEF’s Tips

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 1 liter of milk
• 2 cups of sugar
• Juice of 2 oranges
• Zest of 1 orange

Optional

• Cinnamon stick to taste
• Cloves to taste

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, mix the eggs, milk, sugar, orange juice, and zest.
2. Add cinnamon and cloves, if desired.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking to the bottom.
4. Cook for about 30-40 minutes, or until the orange ambrosia has a creamy and golden consistency.
5. Remove from heat and let cool completely before serving.
6. Serve chilled.

Tips and Variations

• For a more intense orange ambrosia, use high-quality, juicy oranges.
• If you prefer, sweeten with a culinary sweetener instead of sugar.
• Add a little Port wine during cooking for a special touch.
• Orange Ambrosia can be served with a sprinkle of cinnamon powder on top.
• Try adding some cubed ‘queijo coalho’ (a type of Brazilian cheese) during cooking for a sweet and savory variation.

CHEF’s Tips

Orange ambrosia is a dessert that reminds me of childhood, with a heartwarming flavor. To achieve perfection in this recipe, the key is patience and quality ingredients. Use fresh eggs to ensure creaminess and ripe, juicy oranges for a vibrant citrus flavor. When cooking, keep the heat low and stir gently to prevent the ambrosia from sticking to the bottom of the pan and burning. The ideal consistency is when the mixture thickens and acquires a golden color, with caramelized bits that are pure delight. Serve the orange ambrosia chilled, and enjoy every spoonful of this comforting sweet.