Editorial content from Empório Portugal. Traditional recipes may vary by region, family, and cook.
About the Recipe
Pumpkin Dreams are sweet Christmas fritters, soft on the inside and golden on the outside.
The pumpkin adds color, moisture, and a mild flavor, creating a light and festive dough.
Ingredients
- 500 g of cooked and mashed pumpkin
- 250 g of flour
- 3 eggs
- 80 g of sugar
- Orange zest
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- Oil for frying
- Sugar and cinnamon
Preparation Method
- Cook and thoroughly mash the pumpkin.
- Mix pumpkin, eggs, sugar, and zest.
- Add flour and baking powder.
- Heat oil in a deep pan.
- Fry spoonfuls until golden.
- Coat in sugar with cinnamon.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- The pumpkin needs to be well dried.
- Too soft dough absorbs oil.
- Fry a few at a time.
Possible Substitutions in Brazil
- Cabotiá pumpkin works very well.
- Lemon zest can replace orange.
Pairing
Black tea, coffee, or sweet 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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