Editorial content from Empório Portugal. Traditional recipes may vary by region, family, and cook.
About the Recipe
Morgado do Algarve belongs to the almond confectionery of southern Portugal.
It is a celebration sweet, with almond dough and filling of egg threads or egg sweet.
Ingredients
- 350 g of ground almonds
- 300 g of sugar
- 150 ml of water
- 8 egg yolks
- Egg threads or egg sweet
- Cinnamon optional
- Sugar for dusting
Preparation Method
- Prepare almond dough with sugar syrup.
- Cook egg yolks with syrup to form egg sweet.
- Roll out part of the dough in a small mold.
- Fill with egg sweet or egg threads.
- Cover with more almond dough.
- Place in a low oven just to firm up.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Almond dough should not dry out.
- Use low heat for the egg sweet.
- Serve in thin slices.
Possible Substitutions in Brazil
- Almond flour replaces ground almonds.
- Ready-made egg threads can make it easier.
Pairing
Coffee, black tea, or liqueur wine. Content intended for those over 18 years old. Drink responsibly.
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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