Sericaia

Sericaia is a traditional Portuguese dessert from the Alentejo region. It's a sweet egg pudding, often served with a plum syrup.

Ingredients - Serves 6

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
In a saucepan, heat the milk until it's warm but not boiling.
In a separate bowl, mix the sugar and flour together.
Add the warm milk to the sugar and flour mixture, stirring constantly until well combined.
In another bowl, beat the eggs until they're frothy.
Slowly add the milk mixture to the eggs, stirring constantly.
Add the cinnamon and lemon zest, and mix well.
Pour the mixture into a baking dish, and bake for 40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the pudding is set.
Serve warm or cold, with a drizzle of plum syrup if desired.