All posts in “Desserts”

Queijadas de Feijão (Portuguese Sweet Bean Pastry)

Queijadas are the quintessential Portuguese dessert pastry. With endless variations and ways to enjoy them, these are by far the most popular Portuguese dessert and in many people’s opinion, the most delicious treats around. Most queijadas are very simple to make yet the taste is anything but, and it is no surprised they are enjoyed worldwide. Queijadas de feijão are one of the most popular versions of this dessert and this recipe is pretty standard as far as this specific kind goes. The texture and sweetness of the bean is really what makes this dessert so special and must be enjoyed for you to understand what it is really like. Continue Reading…

Macau Po Egg Tart (蛋撻) (Pastéis de Nata de Macau)

This is a delicious recipe for the Macau Po Egg Tart, a famous Portuguese style egg tart pastry from Macau. These egg tarts come from the original Portuguese Pastéis de Nata recipe and are quite similar, with a twist. They are unbelievably delicious and sweet with a great crispy texture on top. They originated in Coloane in Macau, and are the most popular sweet in the region and all over the world. They are perfect for those with a true sweet tooth. These are pretty simple to make so try them out and tell us what you think, we are sure you will love them!
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Recipe of the Day: Ananas com Vinho de Porto (Pineapple in Port Wine)

Today we are going to give you guys a super easy yet delicious dessert recipe for Azorean Ananas com Vinho de Porto. This is a simple dessert dish which is enjoyed traditionally in the islands because of the combination of the flavorful pineapple and some post dinner Port Wine. It is absolutely delicious and is a unique dessert for those who have a sweet tooth but don’t want to over indulge after dinner. Try it out and tell us what you think!
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Salame De Chocolate (Portuguese Chocolate Salami)

Salame de Chocolate is one of the best chocolate treats in Portuguese dessert making. It combines the sweet and unique flavors of Maria cookies and cocoa to make an unbelievably tasty treat that can be enjoyed at any time of the day, especially for those with a sweet tooth like myself. This recipe is very popular in Portugal because it is just so simple and easy to make and can be stored away for just about any occasion. It is perfect for serving alongside some coffee or tea. Try it out and tell us what you think!
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Portuguese Vanilla Creme Brulee

Vanilla Cream Brulee is a very popular dish in Portuguese dessert making. This specific variation is absolutely delicious because the Vanilla adds a great component to the smooth taste of the creme brulee. Simplicity and its fine texture make this dish perfect for a dinner party or just about any occasion really. It is one of my absolute favorite desserts and it is great because it can be just so easy to make, and the ingredients are really easy to find. Try it out and tell us what you think, if you have any questions or comments about this recipe place them in the comment box below.
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Brigadeiros (Chocolate Bonbon)

Brigadeiros are a very popular chocolate dessert in Brazilian cuisine and are eaten all over the country as well as Portugal. They are a simple but delicious chocolate bonbon which are absolutely decadent and once I get a hold of some I can never seem to stop eating them until they are gone! These are made very simple with just a couple of ingredients, just make sure to follow the directions closely. Tell us what you think of these unbelievable little treats and if you have any questions or comments about this recipe please place them in the comment box below!
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