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About the recipe
Queijadas from Graciosa are Azorean sweets with a unique presentation and delicate flavour.
The recipe combines thin dough with a creamy filling, ideal for a cafe or party table.
Ingredients
- Thin homemade pastry
- 300 g fresh cheese or sifted ricotta
- 180 g sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- A pinch of cinnamon
- Lemon zest
Method
- Prepare a thin dough and let it rest.
- Mix the cheese, sugar, egg yolks, butter and aromatics.
- Roll out the dough into small discs.
- Place the filling in the centre.
- Shape the edges carefully.
- Bake until the filling sets.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- The dough needs to be malleable.
- Cheese must be well drained.
- Their small size reflects the traditional presentation.
Possible substitutions in Brazil
- Fresh sifted ricotta is a good adaptation.
- Use small moulds if you prefer simpler assembly.
Pairing
Black tea or coffee. No mandatory alcoholic beverage.
Regional and family variations may change ingredients, quantities and method.
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This recipe is part of the editorial curation of Empório Portugal, developed from Portuguese culinary tradition. Like every traditional recipe, it may vary by region, family and cook.
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