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Portuguese Sericaia
A Portuguese baked egg custard with milk, flour, cinnamon, lemon zest, and a tender cracked surface.
Medium⏱️ 56 min📖 1 min readServes 8~300 kcal🇵🇹 Portuguese🌍 Full translation
24 min prep 32 min cook
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Timeline
Total 56 min- Prep24 min
- Cooking32 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
For the cream
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Milk
- 5 Eggs
- 0.6 cup(~120 ml) All-purpose flour
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Granulated sugar
For flavoring
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Lemon zest
For the topping
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Cinnamon
General
- 1 pinch Salt
For the mold
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Butter
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the milk with the lemon zest and remove from the heat before it boils.
- 2
Beat the egg yolks with the sugar for 4 minutes, until pale.
4 min04:00 - 3
Add the flour and gradually mix in the warm milk.
- 4
Transfer the mixture to a pot and cook for 6 minutes, until thickened.
6 min06:00 - 5
Beat the egg whites with salt to soft peaks.
- 6
Gently fold the whites into the cream, pour into a buttered dish, and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- 7
Bake the sericaia at 180°C for 30 minutes, until the surface cracks.
30 min30:00
💡 Tip: Folding in the egg whites without deflating them lets the surface crack naturally, overmixing makes the dessert dense.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Slice sericaia at room temperature and serve with cinnamon and optional plum compote on top.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~300
kcal calories
9
g protein
46
g carbs
9
g fat
Protein 12%Carbs 61%Fat 27%
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
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
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 Portuguese Sericaia make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Portuguese Sericaia take?
Prep 24 minutes, cooking 32 minutes; 56 minutes in total.Is Portuguese Sericaia difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Portuguese Sericaia have?
Approximately 300 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 46g, fat: 9g.Which allergens does Portuguese Sericaia contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Portuguese Sericaia belong to?
This recipe belongs to Portuguese cuisine.How many ingredients does Portuguese Sericaia need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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