Some not so good. Tarte de Alfarroba. Pasteis de Nata originated at the Jerónimos Monastery in Belém right outside Lisbon. The process of doing Arroz Doce is very similar to doing risotto but it is cooked with milk, cinnamon, and orange/lemon peel. the only complicated part is the Sweet Eggs. And definitely one of the tastiest. So, I am sure you will find tonnes to suit your tastes and preferences in Portugal. Arroz Doce or sweet rice is a classic dessert of the Portuguese cuisine. You are right about the theme thing. It looks like it is time to head back to Portugal to try all of these desserts! The outer shell is flaky and the top is caramelized to perfection. As “all” Portuguese desserts, this pudding is done with plenty of egg. I am already getting hungry as I finish typing the last of my favorite desserts from the land of the discoverers. Hello, and thanks for stopping by. Press ESC to cancel. The rice is slowly cooked joining the milk gradually until it is absorbed. The Pudim Abade de Priscos has a secret ingredient, bacon, which may sound weird, but you won’t feel the flavor of bacon. They look like little bird nests and can easily fit into the center of your palm. Please refer to guidelines by the World Health Organization before planning your trips. So popular has this cake become that newer and more modern versions have been invented in recent years. So glad to hear that you can make PASTEIS de nata at home. And I would love to read about more Portuguese desserts that you discover. You won’t find this dessert in restaurants as frequently as it should, but it is more typical in the South of Portugal, in Algarve. As you dig into one, you will encounter the smooth custardy center that will simply melt in your mouth. You can find Sericaia all over Alentejo more particularly in the region around Elvas. Serradura means literally sawdust, due to the crumbled biscuit that goes on the dessert. Yeah, most Portuguese desserts are made from eggs and dairy. It is located pretty close to the railway station and is easy to get to. Flaky outside and soft inside. So many of them have serendipitously originated from convents. For the best ovos moles, head to Maria da Apresentação da Cruz Herdeiros-Ovos Moles de Aveiro or Confeitaria Peixinho. Learn how your comment data is processed. All our trips were undertaken before the COVID19 crisis. Copyright 2020 STORIES BY SOUMYA All Right Reserved. In Porto, there’s a lovely café and restaurant called Moment’Um that makes an egg-free version of Cavacas de Resende. This will be at no additional cost to you. Pastel de Nata – An Iconic Portuguese Dessert. Wow! Toucinho do céu is a traditional conventual dessert, which means that it comes from the convents. Bolo de Bolacha means Biscuit Cake, but technically it isn’t a cake as it doesn’t go to the oven. All of these symbols are reminiscent of the city of Aveiro, the ocean and its maritime tradition. The Travesseiros were invented by the Piriquita House in Sintra and that is where they are still available today. Traditional Portuguese Christmas desserts read this post, 15 Traditional Portuguese Christmas Desserts. I’ve tried the Pasteis de Nata before, I like all custard tart-style desserts so the Queijadas de Feijao or Pastel de Tentúgal will be my next target when I head to Portugal. Then they filled them up with the sweet custard filling and baked them. The wafer is shaped into different symbols like fish, barrels or shells. Note that normally in restaurants they ask you how do you want your Leite Creme, with cinnamon or sugar. However, one of the best places to have the pastry is at Pasteis de Belem right next to the Jerónimos Monastery in Belem. Traditionally, it was baked in a wood-fired oven. Pão de Ló of Ovar dates back to the 18th century and it used to be made in the convents. This desert is a mousse of cooked condensed milk, similar to the Hispanic dulce de leche. Contrary to all other Portuguese desserts this pudding is cooked with egg whites and sugar. These include the Bolo Rainha (Queen’s cake), perfect for those who would much rather prefer a far less sweet version, without all the crystallized sugary fruits. I think I must be the only person in the world who hates Pastel de Nata. Queijadas originated in Sintra. Sign up to receive epic itineraries and detailed culture guides from around the world. You can buy them everywhere in Portugal but they are only made in Aveiro. Coffee and butter how can it go wrong? Due to the Portuguese presence, this dessert is also very famous in Macau, where you can frequently find it in restaurants and households. And that’s so interesting. Cavacas are one of the many “convent” desserts of Portugal that were originally made by nuns. It is very simple and easy to do – You only need to cook condensed milk and eggs, and then top it with toasted almonds. I mean, we can only have one at a time… right? Nearly every restaurant has the Doce da Casa always ask what is the desert of the house, but it usually is good. Tentúgal is a small town and there are high chances that you will not have it in your Portugal itinerary. However I have tried other Portugese deserts and I really do like Queijada of Sintra. And has since become synonymous with Portuguese Christmas traditions. Pão-de-Ló of Ovar or Ovar Sponge cake is one of Portugal’s most traditional and best deserts. Hope to go back there again to try more. See Also: What to do with a day in Coimbra? Made with a base of almond flour, wheat flour, milk, sugar and eggs, and topped with a crust of almond and caramel, it is simply divine, especially if you love almonds and caramel. My super-planner husband K tried to fit in as many pastelarias as possible in our 10-day itinerary of Portugal. Molotof pudding is a dessert done by all Portuguese. Thanks for your support! But we kept trying. I know of a friend who took a class trying to make vegan Pastel de natas. Portugal (and Spain) was under the rule of Moors for centuries, leaving a legacy in Portuguese cuisine, and this dessert is still a testimony of it. The pastry is believed to have originated in the 16th century in Tentúgal, a small town located pretty close to the city of Coimbra. It is mouthwatering. Be aware that the egg isn’t cooked, so if you have food restrictions, maybe you shouldn’t eat it. So, here’s our collection of the 9 best Portuguese desserts that you must absolutely try on your trip to Portugal.