Brazilian · dessert
Pudim de Leite Condensado
Pudim de Leite Condensado reads sweetness 8.2, richness 5.8 and floral 3.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Brazilian dessert, about 9 hr 20 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 2.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 8.5 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.7 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 8.2 · Richness 5.8 · Floral 3.7 · Umami 2.0 · Salinity 0.9 · Fruity 0.9 · Bitterness 0.7
What's in it (5)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sugar for caramel
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Time & effort: about 9 hr 20 min (20 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 280.8 kcal, 13.5 g protein, 5 g fat, 46.4 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Melt sugar into a golden caramel and pour into a round bundt or loaf mold, swirling to coat.
- Blend condensed milk, whole milk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and pour into the caramel-lined mold.
- Bake in a water bath until set, cool completely, refrigerate overnight, and invert onto a serving plate.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Cocada — Brazilian
- Serradura — Portuguese
- Flan Napolitano — Mexican
- Crème Brûlée — French
- Leche Flan (Filipino Caramel Custard) — Filipino
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.