Saint Teresa's Egg Yolks

Ingredients

• Water 5 fl oz
• Sugar 5 oz
• Lemon 1 piece
• Cinnamon 1 piece
• Powdered Sugar to taste
• Whole egg 6 pieces

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Prepare the necessary ingredients.

Step 2

Pass the egg yolks through a sieve into a saucepan to remove the membranes.

Step 3

Prepare the syrup: in another saucepan, combine 100 grams of sugar, pour in water, add a cinnamon stick, and the lemon zest cut into large pieces.

Step 4

Bring to a boil, remove the zest and cinnamon, and let the syrup thicken. Then, take it off the heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 5

Pour the warm syrup into the egg yolks.

Step 6

Place over low heat and continue whisking until thickened. It will start to pull away from the sides of the saucepan.

Step 7

Transfer the thick mixture to a plate and let it cool.

Step 8

Dust your hands with powdered sugar and roll the yolk mixture into small balls about the size of an egg yolk.

Step 9

Then roll them in sugar and place each one in a paper tartlet case.

Step 10

Place in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes and serve.