Photo: Golden Spaghetti Squash (Doce Dourado de Chila) Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 (4-inch) rounds basic sponge cake (1/2 sheet cake), recipe follows
- 1 cup orange simple syrup, recipe follows
- 1 cup Spaghetti Squash Jam, recipe above
- 5 ounces toasted almonds, roughly ground
- 10 egg yolks
- 2 cups sweetened whipped cream
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions
Brush the cakes with 3/4 cup of the simple syrup and set aside.
In a saucepan, combine the jam with the remaining 1/4 cup of simple syrup, over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Add the almonds and continue to cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and cool slightly. Stir in the eggs and place back over the heat. Continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Place the individual cakes in the center of each serving plate. Spoon the egg mixture over each cake and cool slightly. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
For Orange Simple Syrup:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 orange, zested
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Simmer until sugar is dissolved. Cool.
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