Or what we called ‘Arabi Madam’ for many many years. A traditional Portugese sweet.

Servings: 2  ·  Cook Time: 15 min

Ingredients

Egg Yolks
9 Tablespoons Sugar
5 Ounces Butter
3 Tablespoons Cocoa
Orange Zest
12 Cup Shredded Coconut
20 Marie Biscuit
Wax Paper

Preparation steps

  • 1

    Mix 2 tbs. of sugar with the 2 egg yolks until you get a creamy mix.

  • 2

    Melt the butter on the stove or in the microwave, and then add it to the egg and sugar mix.

  • 3

    Mix together the rest of the sugar and the cocoa and then add to the mixture.

  • 4

    Add the biscuits, broken into small pieces.

  • 5

    Combine so the chocolate cream blends well with the cookies. Add the orange zest.

  • 6

    Sprinkle coconut on the butter paper, across the middle. Scrape the mixture over the butter paper.

  • 7

    Roll the wax paper close so it takes the form of salami.

  • 8

    Refrigerate for three hours.

  • 9

    Unwrap and serve in slices.

  • 10

    *faints*

    First published here.

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