Portuguese 'bacon from Heaven' (Toucinho Do Ceu)

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cups finely ground blanched almonds
• 4 egg yolks, beaten
• 6 egg yolks, beaten
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. 1

   Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan and cook over.

2. 2

   moderate heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar is dissolved.

3. 3

   Add the ground almonds and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently,.

4. 4

   until the mixture is thick and translucent. Set aside to cool.

5. 5

   Add the eggs and cinnamon, stirring to combine, and cook over the.

6. 6

   lowest possible heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture has.

7. 7

   thickened, about 10 minutes - do not boil. Pour into an 8-inch spring form pan that has been buttered and coated with sugar.

8. 8

   Bake in a preheated 350F (180C) oven until firm to the touch, 15.

9. 9

   to 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature before removing from the.

10. 10

    pan. Serve at room temperature.