All posts in “Desserts”

Walnut Tart (Torta de Nozes)

Torta de Nozes is a sweet and delicious Portuguese Walnut Tart. It is a creamy and rich walnut tart that is very rich in flavor, and perfect for those with a sweet tooth.It is a popular and traditional recipe in Portuguese dessert making. It is one of the easier desserts that you can make without much difficulty but is sure to impress.
Continue Reading…

Ovos Moles de Aveiro (Portuguese Egg Yolk Confection)

We are going to show you how to make Ovos Moles de Aveiro, which are Portuguese egg yolk sweets. These are one of the most identifiable treats unique to Portuguese dessert making. They are seen at any dessert shop or any event and are perfect for those with a sweet tooth like myself. The smooth texture and sweet flavor of the yolk in the crunchy shell makes for quite an enjoyable treat. This dessert is sure to impress and quite simple and easy to make.
Continue Reading…

Azorean Sweet Bread (Massa Sovada)

Massa Sovada, or Azorean Sweet Bread, is a food near and dear to our heart as it originates in the islands of the Azores where we are from. This sweet bread is typically eaten for the religious holidays, especially Easter, and is one of my favorite parts of these holidays. My favorite part of the sweet bread is the crust, and it is difficult not to eat all of it before anyone gets a taste! Massa Sovada is really easy to make and requires pretty simple ingredients, just made sure to follows the recipe closely to come out with some delicious sweet bread!
Continue Reading…

Portuguese Coconut Kisses (Bolinhos de Coco)

Bolinhos de Coco, or Portuguese Coconut Kisses are one of the most traditional sweets in Portuguese dessert making. They are small bit size coconut treats of joy, perfect for those with a sweet tooth like myself. They are really simple to make and can be made in a jiffy if you are in a rush to make a really great dessert which is sure to impress.
Continue Reading…

Kiwi Tart (Tarte de Kiwi)

We’re going to show you how to make a wonderful Portuguese style Kiwi Tart, or Tarte de Kiwi. It is a very simple dessert to make which is sure to impress. The fruity citrus kick from the kiwi makes for the perfect tart component and really makes this such a great and popular dessert. Try it out and tell us what you think.
Continue Reading…

Almond Marzipan Sweets (Maçapão de Amêndoa)

Maçapão de Amêndoas are Portuguese Almond Marzipan Sweets that are very typical and popular in Portugal. These little treats are perfect for those with a sweet tooth and are sure to impress for any occasion. You can customize them however you like with various toppings and colorings, we just show you the most simple and easy way to make them without all the fuss. Try these little sweet treats out and tell us what you think.
Continue Reading…

INSTAGRAM