Portuguese Tea Pudding (Pudim De Cha)

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 4 eggs
• 8 egg yolks
• 2 cups very strong tea
• 1 cup heavy cream

Directions

1. 1

   Whisk together the sugar, eggs, and egg yolks just enough to blend. Stir in the tea and cream and strain through a fine sieve. Pour into 8 buttered custard cups or ramekins and place in a baking pan containing about 1 inch of water.

2. 2

   Bake in a preheated 350F (180C) oven until a toothpick inserted halfway between the edge and the center of the pudding comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool to room temperature before chilling thoroughly.