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Canarian Bienmesabe
A Canarian almond cream made with honey, egg yolks, lemon zest, cinnamon, and a thick chilled spoonable texture.
Medium⏱️ 34 min📖 1 min readServes 6~340 kcal🇪🇸 Spanish🌍 Full translation
16 min prep 18 min cook
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Timeline
Total 34 min- Prep16 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
6 servings
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For the dessert
- 1.8 cup(~360 ml) Almond flour
For the syrup
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Honey
- 0.4 cup(~80 ml) Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Water
For the cream
- 4 Egg yolks
For flavoring
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Lemon zest
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Cinnamon
For serving
- 6 Plain biscuits
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the honey, sugar, and water in a small pot for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 2
Add the almond flour, lemon zest, and cinnamon, and cook for 5 minutes to thicken.
5 min05:00 - 3
Beat the egg yolks in a separate bowl.
- 4
Add a few spoonfuls of the hot almond mixture to the eggs to warm them.
- 5
Pour the egg mixture into the pot in a thin stream and stir over low heat for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 6
Divide the dessert into bowls and cool for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 7
Serve with biscuits, adding ice cream if desired.
💡 Tip: Stream the egg yolks into the hot syrup gradually, adding them too fast creates cooked egg pieces in the cream.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve bienmesabe cold in small bowls with plain biscuits or optional vanilla ice cream.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~340
kcal calories
8
g protein
36
g carbs
19
g fat
Protein 9%Carbs 41%Fat 50%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Tree nuts
- Egg
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Canarian Bienmesabe make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Canarian Bienmesabe take?
Prep 16 minutes, cooking 18 minutes; 34 minutes in total.Is Canarian Bienmesabe difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Canarian Bienmesabe have?
Approximately 340 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 36g, fat: 19g.Which allergens does Canarian Bienmesabe contain?
This recipe contains Tree nuts, Egg, Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Canarian Bienmesabe belong to?
This recipe belongs to Spanish cuisine.How many ingredients does Canarian Bienmesabe need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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