Doces de ovos

Doces de ovos is a type of sweet egg cream made with egg yolks and simple sugar syrup (a cooked mixture of sugar and water). It is often used as a cake filling or a topping for desserts. Because yolks tend to curdle if the temperature is too high, the cream has to be cooked over low temperature and in a bain-marie. The custard can also be seasoned with different spices, such as vanilla, lemon peel, and cinnamon.