Filipino Desserts

Ingredients:

10 egg yolks
1 can condensed milk
1 (5 fl. oz) evaporated milk
5 oz. water
Rind of 1 lime, grated (optional)
1/2 cup sugar

Preparation

1. Using a deep baking pan, caramelize the sugar in the pan, coating all sides. Cool.
2. Using a fork, mix egg yolks, evaporated and condensed milk and water.
3. Strain through a cheese cloth to remove bubbles and pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle grated lime rind on top (optional).
4. Using a deep kettle, boil 5 cups water, place a wire rack on the bottom, carefully place filled baking pan over the kettle with hot water. Steam for 1 hour. Make sure water doesn’t go over the custard but just barely touching bottom of baking pan. Cool.
5. Carefully turn over onto serving dish.