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About the Recipe
Queijadas de Évora represent the Alentejo sweets in a small and fragrant format.
The fresh cheese gives a smooth texture and flavor, while eggs and sugar bring the typical richness of Portuguese sweets.
Ingredients
- 300 g of well-drained fresh cheese
- 180 g of sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon of flour
- Cinnamon to taste
- Thin pastry to line molds
- Grated lemon zest
Preparation Method
- Mash the fresh cheese until smooth.
- Mix sugar, eggs, flour, cinnamon, and lemon.
- Line small molds with thin pastry.
- Distribute the filling without overfilling.
- Bake until set and lightly golden.
- Let cool slightly before unmolding.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Well-drained cheese prevents a watery filling.
- Cinnamon should scent without overpowering.
- Small molds bake better.
Possible Substitutions in Brazil
- Well-sifted ricotta can replace fresh cheese.
- Thin pie crust can be used.
Pairing
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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