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Salted Egg Canonigo

Yields6 ServingsTotal Time1 hr 30 mins

A unique and flavorful take on a classic Filipino-Spanish dessert!

Caramel
 1 cup granulated sugar
  cup water
Meringue
 8 egg whites
 1 ½ tsp cream of tartar
 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
Salted Egg Sauce
 6 salted egg yolks
 ¼ cup milk powder
 ¼ cup condensed milk
  cup buttersoftened
  cup coconut cream
Caramel
1

Combine the granulated sugar and water in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook the sugar for 5–6 minutes until it turns amber in color.

2

Pour the caramel carefully into the cake pan and set aside.

Meringue
3

Combine the egg whites and cream of tartar in a mixing bowl.

4

Using a hand mixer, whisk the egg whites until foamy.

5

Add the vanilla extract, gradually add the granulated sugar, and beat until stiff peaks form.

6

Spoon the meringue into the cake pan with oil and place it in the tray. Using the baine marie technique, add hot water to the tray halfway up the cake pan, then bake it in a preheated 180°C/350°F oven and bake it for 40 minutes until the top has turned golden brown. When done remove it from the oven and let it cool

Salted Egg Sauce
7

In a sauce pan over medium-low heat, combine salted egg yolks, condensed milk, and butter then whisk until smooth. Mix the powdered milk and coconut cream then pour this mixture to the egg yolk mixture while continuously stirring until the sauce has slightly thickened and smooth.

Assembly
8

Invert the meringue onto a platter and serve with salted egg sauce and fresh fruit on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0