Portuguese heavenly custard (creme do céu)

Ingredients

• 12 egg yolks
• 1/2 liter milk
• 1/2 liter water
• 200 g sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• Ground cinnamon, to decorate

Step-by-step preparation

1. In a saucepan, combine the milk, water and sugar and heat over medium heat until the sugar has completely dissolved.
2. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks until foamy.
3. Add the cornstarch to the yolks and mix well.
4. Gradually add the milk mixture to the yolks, stirring constantly.
5. Pour the mixture into an ovenproof dish and bake in a water bath in an oven preheated to 180 °C for about 30–40 minutes, until set.
6. Let the custard cool and dust it with ground cinnamon before serving.
7. To serve, turn the custard out onto a plate and decorate with a little more cinnamon.