Papos de Anjo (Angel's Double Chin)

Angel's Double Chin, known as Papos de Anjo in Portuguese, is a delicious and indulgent dessert that is popular in Portuguese cuisine. These sweet treats are made from a few simple ingredients and are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Vegetarian Dessert Portuguese Portuguese Dessert Sweet Treats Traditional Recipe
Papos de Anjo (Angel's Double Chin)

Ingredients

  • 12 egg yolks
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 cups water

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes to create a syrup.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks until smooth.
  3. Gently pour the hot syrup over the beaten egg yolks, stirring constantly.
  4. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to cool.
  5. Using a spoon, scoop small portions of the mixture and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the portions of the mixture until golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
  8. Serve the Angel's Double Chin (Papos de Anjo) and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
200 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Fat
10g
Protein
3g

Supplies

Saucepan Bowl Deep pan

Tools

Spoon Baking sheet Parchment paper

Serving suggestions

Serve the Angel's Double Chin with a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top for an extra touch of sweetness.

Tips & tricks

Be careful when frying the mixture to avoid burning yourself with the hot oil.

Cost

$5