Tocino Del Cielo

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and boil.
2. 2
   When the sugar syrup reaches the soft-ball stage set aside 1/2 to 1 cup of the syrup and let it cool. The softball stage is when you are able to make soft balls from a few drops of the sugar syrup into cold water.
3. 3
   Continue caramelizing the rest of the syrup in the saucepan.
4. 4
   When the sugar has sufficiently caramelized, pour the caramelized sugar into individual molds or pan, and coat the bottoms evenly.
5. 5
   Check on the sugar syrup you have set aside. make sure it has completely cooled before taking the next step.
6. 6
   Beat the eggs in a bowl and steadily pour in the sugar syrup. Strain the mixture into mold or pan.
7. 7
   Steam for about 25 to 30 minutes. Chill well before serving.