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Sweets and Desserts

Portuguese confectionery made with eggs, sugar, almonds, milk, cinnamon, and puff pastry, with a strong presence in cafés, pastry shops, and celebrations.

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79 published recipes

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Photo of Pastel de nata - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Pastel de nata

Crispy puff pastry tartlet filled with egg cream and milk, toasted in the oven.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: Lisbon / National

Time: 53 min

Difficulty: Difficult

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Photo of Pão de ló - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Pão de ló

Portuguese cake made with eggs, sugar, and flour, available in dry or creamy versions.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: North / Beiras

Time: 50 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Ovos moles de Aveiro - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Ovos moles de Aveiro

Sweet made with egg yolks and sugar syrup, traditionally served in thin wafers.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: Aveiro

Time: 40 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Queijadas de Sintra - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Queijadas de Sintra

Small tarts filled with fresh cheese, eggs, sugar, and cinnamon.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: Sintra

Time: 1 h

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Travesseiros de Sintra - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Travesseiros de Sintra

Puff pastry filled with almond cream and eggs, in an elongated shape.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: Sintra

Time: 55 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Toucinho do céu - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Toucinho do céu

Conventual sweet made with egg yolks, sugar, and almonds, dense and delicate.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: Conventual Confectionery / various regions

Time: 1 h

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Arroz doce português - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Arroz doce português

Rice slowly cooked with milk, sugar, lemon, and cinnamon.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: National

Time: 55 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Bolo de mel da Madeira - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Bolo de mel da Madeira

Dark and spiced cake with cane honey, dried fruits, and Madeiran tradition.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: Madeira

Time: 1 h 30 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Sericaia - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Sericaia

Alentejo sweet made with eggs, milk, cinnamon, and light texture, often served with plum.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: Alentejo

Time: 1 h

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Encharcada alentejana - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Encharcada alentejana

Conventual sweet made with eggs and sugar syrup, intense and shiny.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: Alentejo

Time: 45 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Farófias - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Farófias

Egg whites cooked in flavored milk, served with egg yolk cream and cinnamon.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: National

Time: 45 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Aletria doce - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Aletria doce

Sweet made with fine pasta cooked in milk, sugar, lemon, and cinnamon.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: National / Christmas

Time: 35 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Leite-creme português - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Leite-creme português

Cream made with milk and egg yolks flavored with lemon and cinnamon, finished with burnt sugar.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: National

Time: 35 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Baba de camelo - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Baba de camelo

Portuguese mousse made with cooked sweetened milk and eggs, creamy and intense.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: National

Time: 25 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Pudim Abade de Priscos - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Pudim Abade de Priscos

Rich Portuguese pudding made with egg yolks, sugar, Port wine, and bacon in a careful editorial version.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: Braga / Minho

Time: 1 h 35 min

Difficulty: Difficult

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Photo of Brisas do Lis - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Brisas do Lis

Conventual sweets made with egg yolks, sugar, and almonds, delicate and intense.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: Leiria

Time: 50 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Dom Rodrigo - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Dom Rodrigo

Algarvian sweet made with egg threads, almonds, and cinnamon, served in delicate portions.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: Algarve

Time: 1 h 15 min

Difficulty: Difficult

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Photo of Morgado do Algarve - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Morgado do Algarve

Algarvian sweet made with almond and egg threads, rich and festive.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: Algarve

Time: 1 h 20 min

Difficulty: Difficult

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Photo of Cavacas - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Cavacas

Light and dry sweets, covered with white sugar glaze.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: Beiras / National

Time: 50 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Jesuítas - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Jesuítas

Triangular puff pastry sweet with sweet filling and crunchy topping.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: Santo Tirso / North

Time: 55 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Guardanapos - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Guardanapos

Squares of light dough folded with egg cream filling.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: National / Portuguese pastry

Time: 50 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Barriga de freira - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Barriga de freira

Creamy conventual sweet made with eggs, sugar, bread or almonds, served in small portions.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: Portuguese Conventual Confectionery

Time: 45 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Papos de anjo - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Papos de anjo

Delicate cakes made with yolks soaked in flavored syrup.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: Portuguese Conventual Confectionery

Time: 50 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Lampreia de ovos - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Lampreia de ovos

Festive sweet made with egg threads, ovos moles, and traditional decoration.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: Portuguese Conventual Confectionery

Time: 1 h 35 min

Difficulty: Difficult

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Photo of Fios de ovos - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Fios de ovos

Delicate threads of yolks cooked in syrup, base for many Portuguese sweets.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: Portuguese Conventual Confectionery

Time: 50 min

Difficulty: Difficult

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Photo of Trouxas de ovos - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Trouxas de ovos

Thin sheets of eggs rolled with egg sweet and syrup.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: Portuguese Conventual Confectionery

Time: 1 h 15 min

Difficulty: Difficult

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Photo of Castanhas de ovos - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Castanhas de ovos

Small molded sweets made with yolks and sugar, resembling small golden chestnuts.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: Portuguese Conventual Confectionery

Time: 55 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Tiborna doce conventual - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Tiborna doce conventual

Dessert made with bread, mild olive oil, honey, sugar, and cinnamon in a sweet and traditional reading.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: Portuguese Conventual Confectionery

Time: 25 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Pastéis de Tentúgal - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Pastéis de Tentúgal

Very thin and crispy dough enclosing creamy egg filling.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: Tentúgal / Coimbra

Time: 1 h 15 min

Difficulty: Difficult

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Photo of Pastéis de Santa Clara - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Pastéis de Santa Clara

Conventual pastries with delicate dough filled with eggs and almonds.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: Coimbra

Time: 1 h 20 min

Difficulty: Difficult

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Photo of Queijadas de Évora - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Queijadas de Évora

Delicate cheese tarts made with fresh cheese, eggs, sugar, and cinnamon.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: Évora / Alentejo

Time: 1 h

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Queijadas de Vila Franca do Campo - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Queijadas de Vila Franca do Campo

Azorean tarts made with fine dough and creamy filling of milk, eggs, and sugar.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: Azores / São Miguel

Time: 1 h 10 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Queijadas da Graciosa - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Queijadas da Graciosa

Azorean tarts in delicate shape, with sweet filling and fine dough.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: Azores / Graciosa Island

Time: 1 h 15 min

Difficulty: Difficult

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Photo of Tigelada beirã - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Tigelada beirã

Rustic dessert made with eggs, milk, sugar, and cinnamon baked in a hot bowl.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: Beiras

Time: 50 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Pudim de ovos português - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Pudim de ovos português

Classic egg pudding made with milk, sugar, and caramel, smooth and shiny.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: National

Time: 1 h 20 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Pudim de laranja - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Pudim de laranja

Aromatic pudding made with eggs and orange, fresh and delicate.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: National

Time: 1 h 15 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Pudim de vinho do Porto - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Pudim de vinho do Porto

Egg pudding with the aroma of Port wine and caramel.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: National / Douro

Time: 1 h 20 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Tarte de amêndoa algarvia - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Tarte de amêndoa algarvia

Golden tart with caramelized almond topping, inspired by Algarvian confectionery.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: Algarve

Time: 1 h 05 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Tarte de feijão - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Tarte de feijão

Sweet tart made with white beans, eggs, sugar, and almonds, with a creamy texture.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: National

Time: 1 h 10 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Tarte de grão - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Tarte de grão

Portuguese tart made with chickpeas, eggs, and sugar, creamy and fragrant.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: National

Time: 1 h 10 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Tarte de Sintra - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Tarte de Sintra

Sweet tart inspired by the flavors of Sintra, with fresh cheese, cinnamon, and lemon.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: Sintra

Time: 1 h 10 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Bolo de arroz português - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Bolo de arroz português

Pastry made with rice flour, lightly golden crust, and soft interior.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: National / Portuguese pastry

Time: 45 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Bolo de bolacha - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Bolo de bolacha

Cold dessert made with cookies soaked in coffee and buttery cream.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: National

Time: 35 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Bolo de noz - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Bolo de noz

Homemade walnut cake, soft and aromatic, ideal for coffee and parties.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: National

Time: 1 h 05 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Bolo de laranja à portuguesa - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Bolo de laranja à portuguesa

Homemade orange cake, moist, fragrant, and simple.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: National

Time: 1 h

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Bolo de iogurte tradicional - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Bolo de iogurte tradicional

Simple yogurt cake, fluffy and versatile, widely used in family recipes.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: National

Time: 50 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Rabanadas à portuguesa - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Rabanadas à portuguesa

Slices of bread soaked in flavored milk, dipped in eggs, fried, and sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: National / Christmas

Time: 45 min

Difficulty: Easy

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Photo of Sonhos de abóbora - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Sonhos de abóbora

Sweet pumpkin fritters coated in sugar with cinnamon.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: National / Christmas

Time: 1 h

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Sonhos de Natal - traditional Portuguese sweet Recipe published

Sonhos de Natal

Light fried dough, golden and sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon.

Category: Sweets and Desserts

Region: National / Christmas

Time: 55 min

Difficulty: Medium

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Photo of Filhós de Natal - traditional Portuguese sweet

Filhós de Natal

Region: Nacional / Natal · Difficulty: Medium

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Foto de Coscorões - doce portugues tradicional

Coscorões

Region: Nacional / Natal · Difficulty: Medium

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Foto de Azevias de grão - doce portugues tradicional

Chickpea Azevias

Region: Alentejo / Natal · Difficulty: Hard

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Foto de Azevias de batata-doce - doce portugues tradicional

Sweet Potato Azevias

Region: Alentejo / Algarve · Difficulty: Hard

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Foto de Broas castelares - doce portugues tradicional

Castelar Cookies

Region: Nacional / Natal · Difficulty: Medium

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Foto de Broas de mel - doce portugues tradicional

Honey Cookies

Region: Nacional / Natal · Difficulty: Easy

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Foto de Bolo-rei - receita portuguesa tradicional

King Cake

Region: Nacional / Natal · Difficulty: Hard

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Foto de Bolo-rainha - doce portugues tradicional

Queen Cake

Region: Nacional / Natal · Difficulty: Hard

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Foto de Tronco de Natal português - doce portugues tradicional

Portuguese Yule Log

Region: Nacional / Natal · Difficulty: Medium

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Foto de Bolo preto da Madeira - doce portugues tradicional

Madeira Black Cake

Region: Madeira · Difficulty: Medium

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Foto de Queijadas da Madeira - doce portugues tradicional

Madeira Cheese Tarts

Region: Madeira · Difficulty: Medium

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Foto de Malassadas madeirenses - doce portugues tradicional

Madeiran Malassadas

Region: Madeira · Difficulty: Medium

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Foto de Malassadas dos Açores - doce portugues tradicional

Malassadas from the Azores

Region: Açores · Difficulty: Medium

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Foto de Sericaia com ameixa de Elvas - receita portuguesa tradicional

Sericaia with Elvas Plum

Region: Alentejo · Difficulty: Medium

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Foto de Boleima alentejana - doce portugues tradicional

Alentejo Boleima

Region: Alentejo · Difficulty: Easy

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Foto de Morgadinhos de amêndoa - doce portugues tradicional

Almond Morgadinhos

Region: Algarve · Difficulty: Hard

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Foto de Figos cheios do Algarve - doce portugues tradicional

Stuffed Figs from Algarve

Region: Algarve · Difficulty: Medium

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Foto de Amêndoas doces portuguesas - doce portugues tradicional

Portuguese Sweet Almonds

Region: Nacional / Páscoa · Difficulty: Easy

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Foto de Pão de rala - receita portuguesa tradicional

Pão de rala

Region: Algarve · Difficulty: Hard

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Foto de Bola de Berlim - receita portuguesa tradicional

Bola de Berlim

Region: Nacional / pastelaria · Difficulty: Medium

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Foto de Mil-folhas - receita portuguesa tradicional

Mille-feuille

Region: Nacional / pastelaria · Difficulty: Hard

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Foto de Pampilho - receita portuguesa tradicional

Pampilho

Region: Ribatejo / Santarém · Difficulty: Medium

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Foto de Croissant brioche português - receita portuguesa tradicional

Portuguese brioche croissant

Region: Nacional / pastelaria · Difficulty: Medium

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Foto de Biscoitos de azeite - receita portuguesa tradicional

Olive Oil Cookies

Region: Alentejo / Nacional · Difficulty: Easy

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Foto de Serradura - receita portuguesa tradicional

Serradura

Region: Nacional · Difficulty: Easy

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Foto de Dona Amélia - receita portuguesa tradicional

Dona Amélia

Region: Açores · Difficulty: Medium

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Foto de Pêra bêbeda - receita portuguesa tradicional

Drunken Pear

Region: Norte / Beiras · Difficulty: Easy

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Foto de Maçã assada - receita portuguesa tradicional

Baked Apple

Region: Nacional · Difficulty: Easy

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Foto de Castanhas doces - receita portuguesa tradicional

Sweet Chestnuts

Region: Nacional / sazonal · Difficulty: Easy

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Foto de Amêndoas de Páscoa - receita portuguesa tradicional

Easter Almonds

Region: Nacional / Páscoa · Difficulty: Medium

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