Natas do Céu

Preparation steps

• Step 1 : Put the Cream in the fridge a few hours before cooking. Choose a cream that can be whipped.
• Step 2 : Break the Eggs and separate the yolks from the whites. Beat the yolks with a fork.
• Step 3 : In a pot, bring to a boil 120 ml of water, 100 grams of Sugar, the Lemon zest and the cinnamon stick. When the mixture reaches boiling point, boil for 5 minutes.
• Step 4 : Remove Lemon zest and Cinnamon stick. Turn off the heat and let cool a little. Add the egg yolks and mix well.
• Step 5 : Return to the heat for a few moments, stirring constantly and without letting it boil. When the mixture becomes creamy, remove from heat and stir for a few more moments. Let cool.
• Step 6 : Blend the "Maria" cookies to reduce them to a powder and set them aside. You can also use other cookies.
• Step 7 : In a bowl, beat the Cream until it is whipped, gradually adding 40 grams of Sugar.
• Step 8 : In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff, gradually adding 40 grams of Sugar. Mix gently with the whipped cream.
• Step 9 : In glasses, place a little cream, then cookie and repeat the operation 2 or 3 times, finishing with a layer of cream. On top, add the cooled egg cream.
• Step 10 : Place the glasses in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.