Editorial content from Empório Portugal. Traditional recipes may vary by region, family, and cook.
About the recipe
Travesseiros de Sintra are puff pastry sweets with a rich filling, associated with the pastry shops of the town.
The homemade editorial version uses almonds, egg yolks, and sugar to mimic the texture of the filling.
This is not a specific traditional house formula, but a respectful adaptation.
Ingredients
- 500 g of puff pastry
- 180 g of ground almonds
- 180 g of sugar
- 80 ml of water
- 4 egg yolks
- Subtle cinnamon
- Powdered sugar for finishing
Preparation method
- Make a syrup with sugar and water until light.
- Mix in almonds and cook quickly.
- Off the heat, gradually incorporate the egg yolks.
- Cook on low heat until thickened and let cool.
- Cut puff pastry into rectangles and fill.
- Seal, bake until golden, and sprinkle with sugar.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Cold filling prevents the pastry from melting.
- Do not overfill.
- Puff pastry needs a very hot oven.
Possible substitutions in Brazil
- Skinless ground almonds can be made in a food processor.
- Ready-made puff pastry significantly reduces the work.
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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