Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 35 minutes
 

Pudim de veludo a Madeira
This is the Madeiran version of the famous crème caramel. It is usually made in a large ring mold, often embossed with attractive designs. You can find this custard throughout Portugal, served without garnish.

1. In a saucepan, heat the milk with the lemon zest.
2. Beat together the eggs and sugar.
3. Add the hot milk to the egg-sugar mixture while whisking briskly.
4. Line a mold with caramel, tilting the mold so that the caramel is evenly distributed.
5. Pour the egg mixture on top. Place the mold into a pan and add boiling water to reach 1/3 of the way up.
6. Cook in a 100° C (210° F) oven for about 35 minutes or cook directly in a water bath for 20 minutes. Chill and unmold.

Caramel

1. In a small saucepan, dissolve the sugar with the water and butter and cook to a pale caramel color.

Finishing

1. Top with whipped cream and sliced bananas, pour the Madeira over top and let it soak in before serving.