Tocino del Cielo

Assemble these supplies:

25 egg yolks
4 cups sugar
3 cups water

Steps in preparation:

Boil sugar and water until the syrup forms a soft ball when dropped in water. Beat egg yolks, add the syrup after cooling it, blend well and strain. Line a pan or small molds with thick caramel syrup, fill 3/4 full with mixture, and steam until thick and set. Allow to cool before unmolding. Tocino del cielo is often baked in small individual molds and placed in small souffle cups for serving.