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Once blended, gently pour the mixture into the prepared mold over the caramel. Ensure to pour slowly and through the center hole to avoid disrupting the caramel layer below. Cover the top of the mold with aluminum foil and place it into a larger baking dish.
Fill the larger dish with hot water, ensuring water reaches about halfway up the sides of your pudim mold—this method is known as "bain-marie" or water bath. The use of a water bath is critical as it allows the pudim to cook slowly and evenly, resulting in the beloved texture we all enjoy. Bake in the preheated oven for an estimated time of one hour and thirty minutes.