Portuguese Almond Cake (Toucinho Do Céu)

March 29, 2013 / 1 Comment

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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Queijadas de Feijão (Portuguese Sweet Bean Pastry)

March 24, 2013 / No Comments

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…

Portuguese Vanilla Creme Brulee

March 12, 2013 / No Comments

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)

March 12, 2013 / 1 Comment

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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Portuguese Chocolate Mousse (Mousse De Chocolate)

March 10, 2013 / No Comments

Today we are going to give you guys a delicious Portuguese recipe for Mousse de Chocolate. This is an extremely popular dish in Portuguese dessert making and so there are many variations and they are all pretty much amazing. We use dark chocolate in our chocolate mousse because we love the more bittersweet flavor but you may interchange with other types of your favorite chocolate. The ingredients are very simple it is in the making where you must follow the directions closely to come out with some delicious chocolate mousse. This chocolate mousse is one of my favorite desserts and when it is made like this it truly tastes divine, so try it out and tell us what you think, we are sure you will love it!
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Azorean Green Tea Pudding

February 28, 2013 / 5 Comments

Green tea is enjoyed day and night in Portuguese culture, as are desserts. This is most especially true in the Azores which has the only green tea grown in all of Europe, due to the unique climate. We are going to give you guys a great recipe for Azorean Green Tea Pudding. This combination is a match made in heaven as the green tea leaves give the pudding a unique flavor. This recipe is a unique Azorean variation on the dish and has been enjoyed in my family for many generations. This recipe is simple and straightforward, just make sure to find some quality green tea leaves, preferably Portuguese. Enjoy!
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