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This Brazilian Cheese Pudding with Guava-Champagne Sauce is the perfect choice to crown your Christmas dinner, leaving family and friends amazed. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also easy to make, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: celebrating special moments.

Don’t miss out on this unique dessert that’s as Brazilian as it is heartwarming!

Ingredients:

• 1 can of sweetened condensed milk
• 1 can of milk (use the empty condensed milk can for measurement)
• 400g of Minas cheese
• 4 eggs

Sauce:

• 300g of guava paste (preferably the cascão type)
• 2 cups of champagne (or cider, prosecco, or any sparkling wine of your choice)

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Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Prepare the cheese:
   • Cut the Minas cheese into small pieces to make it easier to blend.
3. Blend the ingredients:
   • In a blender, combine the condensed milk, milk, chopped cheese, and eggs.
   • Blend until the mixture is smooth.
4. Prepare the mold:
   • Generously grease a pudding mold with butter or oil and sprinkle it with sugar to prevent sticking.
5. Bake the pudding:
   • Pour the mixture from the blender into the prepared mold.
   • Cover with aluminum foil.
   • Place the mold inside a larger baking dish and add hot water to the dish to create a water bath.
   • Bake for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool the pudding:
   • Remove from the oven and let it cool at room temperature.
   • Refrigerate for a few hours (preferably overnight) to allow it to set.

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Guava and Champagne Sauce

1. Prepare the guava paste:
   • Cut the guava paste into small cubes to help it melt faster (you can also blend it with the champagne to make the process easier).
2. Cook the sauce:
   • In a saucepan, combine the chopped guava paste and champagne.
   • Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the guava paste fully melts and the mixture becomes smooth.
   • For a smoother sauce, strain it through a fine sieve to remove any lumps.

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Final Touches

1. Unmold the pudding:
   • Run a knife around the edges of the mold to loosen the pudding.
   • Invert it onto a serving plate.
2. Add the sauce:
   • Generously pour the guava and champagne sauce over the unmolded pudding.
3. Serve:
   • Serve chilled and enjoy the delightful contrast of the creamy cheese pudding with the sweet and fruity guava and champagne sauce.

Merry Christmas!

From my kitchen to yours,

Ana Raquel.