Ambrosia

Mix the sugar with the water and bring to a boil, without stirring

Let it simmer until a thin thread forms when tested by dipping a finger in the mixture

Open your fingers

The syrup should be easy to pour off

Let it cool slightly and add hot milk

Stir well

Return to the heat and let it simmer again

In a bowl, beat the eggs with the yolks, adding the grated cheese and mixing

Ladle the mixture into the hot syrup without stirring

Allow it to boil again, then reduce the heat until the syrup is transparent

Remove from the heat and pour into a 21 x 21 cm refractory dish

Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C until lightly browned

Do not stir

With a skimmer, remove the dessert and transfer it to a compote bowl

Pour the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve over the dessert

Let it cool and refrigerate

If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon

Serves 8

281 calories per serving.