Fried Pumpkin Cakes (Filhoses de Abóbora)

July 15, 2013 / 13 Comments

Filhoses de Abóbora are Portuguese Fried Pumpkin Cakes, it doesn’t get much better than that. These are one of my favorite desserts in all of Portuguese cuisine. They are a lot like malassadas, the most popular version of Portuguese fried dough, but with a unique pumpkin flavored twist. The combination of the sweet crunchy fried dough with a pumpkin scent and flavor, coated in sugar and cinnamon, makes for an unbelievable dessert. They are actually quite simple and easy to make, so go ahead and try these wonderful fried pumpkin treats for yourself.
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Portuguese Peach Tart (Tarte de Pessego)

July 15, 2013 / 2 Comments

Tarts are a specialty of Portuguese dessert making. Tarte de Pessego is a Portuguese Peach tart that is perfect to make in the summer months. It is a fruity flavored tart that has the perfect amount of crisp and creamy texture. It is one of my favorite desserts because it is so simple and easy to make without all the fuss, but is sure to impress as well.
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Ovos Moles de Aveiro (Portuguese Egg Yolk Confection)

June 21, 2013 / 2 Comments

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.
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Portuguese Coconut Kisses (Bolinhos de Coco)

May 28, 2013 / 1 Comment

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.
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Kiwi Tart (Tarte de Kiwi)

May 28, 2013 / No Comments

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.
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Almond Marzipan Sweets (Maçapão de Amêndoa)

May 27, 2013 / 1 Comment

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.
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