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Portuguese Rice Cupcakes (Bolo de Arroz)

Portuguese Rice Cupcakes, known as Bolo de Arroz in Portuguese, are absolutely my favorite Portuguese sweet. Whenever I go to a Portuguese bakery this is the first thing I get to enjoy with some tea or coffee, and it is truly an amazing and unique sweet. These are one of the most traditional little treats in Portuguese baking and are the favorites of many. This wonderful recipe comes to us from Anna at Camera and Clementine, they have tons of great recipes so please check them out as well! Try it out and tell us what you think!
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Pears in Port Wine Sauce

Today we are going to give you guys a super simple and delicious dessert that can be made at any time of the day without any fuss. It is the popular and traditional version of Portuguese style Pears in Port wine. It uses the fruity flavors of the pear with the traditional and rich flavor of the port wine to make an awesome and healthy dessert that can be made quickly and is sure to impress. The deep red color of the pear and port wine in combination is perfect in conjunction with some delicious white vanilla ice cream.
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Portuguese Golden Mountain (Montanha Dourada)

Montanha Dourada, or Golden Mountain, is an unbelievably delicious treat in Portuguese dessert making. It is a widely popular and very traditional dessert that is perfect for those with a sweet tooth like myself and is very easy to make, without all the fuss of a complicated dish. One of the best parts about this dessert is just how great it looks when done, and as you can see in the picture is what gives this Portuguese treat its name. Try it out and tell us what you think!
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Portuguese Easter Bread (Folar de Pascoa)

Folar de Pascoa is a traditional Portuguese bread that is made for the Easter holiday and is unique because of the whole egg that it is baked with. I have so many fond memories of enjoying this delicious holiday bread on Easter morning after it was made fresh by my grandmother. The delicious addition of the egg on top always made it such a unique experience every time and really makes this one of the most signature dishes in Portuguese cultural gastronomy. Try this out for the coming Easter and have a great holiday!
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Portuguese Almond Cake (Toucinho Do Céu)

Toucinho Do Céu, translated literally as Bacon from Heaven, is a delicious Portuguese Almond Cake originating in the Guimarães region of Portugal. It is translated as Bacon from Heaven for two reasons, because it uses pork lard to make the cake and secondly, because it is unbelievably delicious. It is one of the most popular and traditional Portuguese desserts typically seen at many restaurants and any festival or event. This is because of its unbelievable flavor coming from such simplicity, making it an integral part of Portuguese dessert making. The sweetness and amazing texture of the almond makes this cake an unbelievable treat for those with a sweet tooth like myself.
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Pastel de Ananas e Coco (Pineapple Coconut Sponge Cake)

This is a recipe for a delicious Portuguese style sponge cake called Pastel de Ananas e Coco. It is a delicious pineapple coconut sponge cake which is absolutely decadent, rich in flavor, and a must for those with a huge sweet tooth like me! The recipe is a bit time consuming but pretty simple and straightforward so go ahead and try it and tell us what you think we are sure you will love this one!
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