Sopa Dourada (portuguese Christmas Golden Soup)

Ingredients

• 6 slices sponge cakes, sliced thin
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 7 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup water
• cinnamon

Directions

1. 1

   Mix the sugar with the water and bring to the boil to make a thick syrup (225 to 230F/105 to 110C).

2. 2

   Remove from the heat.

3. 3

   Using a slotted spoon, dip each slice of cake into the syrup, and place them on a large serving dish.

4. 4

   Beat the egg yolks and mix them with the remaining syrup.

5. 5

   Bring to heat for one moment and stir, only to thicken, without allowing the yolks to curdle.

6. 6

   Pour this custard over the slices, sprinkle with cinnamon and serve cold.

7. 7

   Enjoy!