Heavenly 'Bacon' (Toucinho do Ceo)
From The European cookbook for American homes (from Italy, Spain, Portugal and France), 1936
The pet name of this popular sweet, 'Toucinho do Ceo,' translates literally to 'Bacon of Heaven.'
Presented as published in 1936. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.
A modern interpretation · AI-generated from the original record
Ingredients
Method
Nutrition per serving
2486Calories
4 gProtein
648 gCarbs
4 gFat
Full nutrition (34 nutrients)
Calories2486 kcal
Protein3.9 g
Carbohydrates648 g
Fiber24 g
Sugars620 g
Total Fat3.8 g
Saturated Fat0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat0.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g
Omega-30 g
Cholesterol1 mg
Sodium69 mg
Potassium390 mg
Calcium359 mg
Iron2.3 mg
Magnesium42 mg
Phosphorus44 mg
Zinc0.7 mg
Copper0.3 mg
Manganese0.9 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin C258 mg
Vitamin A8.5 mcg
Vitamin E0.7 mg
Vitamin K1.8 mcg
Vitamin B60.4 mg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Thiamin (B1)0.1 mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
Niacin (B3)0.9 mg
Folate27 mcg
Choline19 mg
Caffeine0 mg
Water638 g
As published
This recipe was extracted from The European cookbook for American homes (from Italy, Spain, Portugal and France) (1936) by Brown, Cora Lovisa Brackett Mrs., page 111. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
HEAVENLY "BACON" (Toucinho do Ceo) 11 egg yolks 2 tablespoons caramel 3 cups granulated sugar 1 inch stick cinnamon 2 cups water 2 or 3 strips lemon rind
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