São Jorge Pudim Queijo
Sweet Cheese Flan
It’s RaRe tO dIscOveR good food close to an airport, but the homey restaurant a quinta da atafone is steps away from the são Jorge runway. This was my dessert ahead of boarding a flight back to são Miguel. typically baked in a Bundt-style Portuguese flan pan, but any shallow cake pan will do.
Butter to grease pan
Sugar to coat pan
Eggs 8
Egg Yolks 4
Sugar 250 g
São Jorge Cheese1
125 g, grated
Cinnamon for sprinkling (optional)
Ground Almonds or Pistachios or Both for sprinkling (optional)
1 GREASE the bottom and sides of a flan pan generously with butter. Sprinkle sugar over the butter, turning the pan to coat.
2 IN a standing mixer, or by hand, beat the eggs, egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale in colour. Fold in grated cheese.
3 BAKE in preheated 350°F oven for about 20–30 minutes, or until custard is just-set.
4 WHEN cool, run knife around edges and invert onto a wide plate, allowing the caramel to pool around the pudding. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nuts if you wish. 1 In a pinch, you may substitute sharp cheddar, or Manchego.