Editorial content from Empório Portugal. Traditional recipes may vary by region, family, and cook.
About the Recipe
Jesuítas are sweets from Portuguese pastry, recognized by their triangular shape and puff pastry.
The sweet topping and delicate filling make the recipe great for afternoon coffee.
Ingredients
- 2 sheets of puff pastry
- 150 g of egg jam or almond cream
- 1 egg white
- 180 g of powdered sugar
- Sliced almonds (optional)
- Flour for rolling
Preparation Method
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut triangles.
- Fill with a thin layer of egg jam.
- Cover with another triangle and seal lightly.
- Mix egg white and sugar for the topping.
- Spread on top and add almonds.
- Bake until flaky and golden.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Excess filling will leak.
- Dough should be cold before baking.
- Topping needs to be thin.
Possible Substitutions in Brazil
- Almond cream can replace egg jam.
- Ready-made puff pastry simplifies the recipe.
Pairing
Espresso coffee or black tea. No mandatory alcoholic beverage.
Editorial Note from Empório Portugal
This recipe is part of the editorial curation of Empório Portugal, developed from Portuguese culinary tradition. Like all traditional recipes, it may vary according to region, family, and cook.
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