Tocino de cielo explained

Tocino de cielo
Alternate Name:Tocinillo de Cielo[1]
Country:Spain
Region:Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia
Creator:Convento de Espíritu Santo de Jerez de la Frontera
Course:Dessert
Type:Pudding
Conventual sweet
Main Ingredient:Egg yolks, sugar, water
Similar Dish:Flan de huevo, Toucinho do Céu

Tocino de cielo is a Spanish dessert made primarily of egg yolks, sugar, and water.[2] It is often confused for a custard. Unlike flan, it does not contain milk or any other dairy product.[3] It is sometimes mistakenly called Spanish; Castilian: tocino del cielo .[4]

History

Spanish; Castilian: Tocino de cielo is a product of conventual cooking in the 14th century. It was created by the Spanish; Castilian: Convento de Espíritu Santo de Jerez de la Frontera (Convent of the Sacred Spirit of Jerez de la Frontera) since 1324.[5] Characteristic of conventual sweets, it utilizes the surplus of egg yolk leftover from wine clarification.[6] Egg whites were used as a form of clothing starch and fining in the clarification process of making wine.[7] The name of the dessert was given due to its appearance and color akin to pork bacon or fatback.[8]

Because the original recipe remains largely unchanged since its first inception and is considered the predecesor of flan, the local authorities have applied to designate this dish with a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status.[9] This dessert is also popular in Cuba where vanilla is sometimes added.[10]

Preparation

Firstly, a caramel is made with sugar and water which is cooked until golden in color. The caramel is poured into the bottom of molds.

A simple syrup is then made with sugar and water which is used for the egg yolk mixture. The simple syrup and egg yolks are whisked carefully without incorporating air. This mixture is then poured into the caramel-lined molds and baked.

After baking, the molds are refrigerated overnight until completely chilled. The molds are flipped onto a dish to serve.[5] [11]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tocinillo de cielo - A heavenly spanish dessert . Spain Recipes . 1 November 2023.
  2. García Pintado . Vanesa . Aplicación de los gránulos de yema de huevo en el desarrollo de nuevos productos de repostería . Máster Universitario en Biotecnología Alimentaria . 30 January 2014 . 1 November 2023 . Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Oviedo . es-ES.
  3. Web site: Tocinillo de Cielo Recipe . www.spanish-food.org . 1 November 2023.
  4. Book: Lindgren . Glenn M. . Musibay . Raúl . Castillo . Jorge G. . Three Guys from Miami Cook Cuban . 2004 . Gibbs Smith . 978-1-58685-433-1 . 208 . 1 November 2023 . en.
  5. Web site: Martinez-Arroyo . Eva . How to make homemade Tocino de Cielo, Spanish dessert . Bake-Street.com . 1 November 2023 . 16 February 2022.
  6. Web site: Irresistible Tocino De Cielo Recipe from Spain - Visit Southern Spain . Visit Southern Spain . 1 November 2023 . 9 May 2023.
  7. Web site: Tocinillo de Cielo . Atlas Obscura . 1 November 2023 . en.
  8. Book: Weiss . Jeffrey . Charcutería: The Soul of Spain . 17 March 2014 . Agate Publishing . 978-1-57284-737-8 . 430 . 1 November 2023 . en.
  9. Book: Planet . Lonely . Davies . Sally . From the Source - Spain: Spain's Most Authentic Recipes From the People That Know Them Best . 1 August 2016 . Lonely Planet . 978-1-76034-175-6 . 455 . 1 November 2023 . en.
  10. Book: Cox . Beverly . Jacobs . Martin . Eating Cuban: 120 Authentic Recipes from the Streets of Havana to American Shores . 20 December 2016 . Abrams . 978-1-68335-182-5 . 79 . 1 November 2023 . en.
  11. Book: Barrenechea . Teresa . The Cuisines of Spain: Exploring Regional Home Cooking [A Cookbook] ]. 30 July 2013 . Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed . 978-1-60774-615-7 . 287 . 1 November 2023 . en.