Brazilian Chinese Cream Dessert with Gelatin
Ingredients
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 3 1/2 cups whole milk
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 (0.25 oz) packet gelatin, any flavor
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 7 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 egg whites
Preparation
In a saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, cornstarch, and milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened
Pour into a glass dish or serving glasses, filling only one-third of the container. Let cool completely
Prepare the gelatin according to package directions and let cool until slightly thickened
Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in heavy cream
Gently pour the slightly thickened gelatin over the cooled custard layer
Spoon the meringue mixture over the gelatin layer
Refrigerate until the gelatin is set and serve
