Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2023 in
Snack Recipes
Portuguese Pumpkin Dreams (Sonhos de Abóbora)
This Portuguese pumkin dreams recipe (receita de sonhos de abóbora) is easy and delicious and are great for an anytime treat.
| Preparation time | 20 min |
| Cooking Time | 40 min |
| Ready In | 1 h |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 12 |
Ingredients
1 kg pumpkin (you can use canned)Salt (to taste)4 eggs350 grams flour6 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1 cup of brandy1 orange (zest and juice)1 teaspoon cinnamonSugar & cinnamon to sprinkle (to taste)
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Preparation
- Peel and clean the pumpkin (if you use canned pumkin, go to step 4).
- Place in a pot to cook with water seasoned with a pinch of salt.
- Let it cook well, drain and reduce to puree.
- Beat the eggs separately and add to the pumpkin.
- Add the sugar, cinnamon, flour, baking powder, orange zest and juice and brandy.
- Add the extra sugar and cinnamon to a plate, and mix.
- Fry spoonfuls of the dough in very hot oil.
- Roll the dreams in the mixture of sugar and cinnamon (to taste).
Recipe & Photo Credit: deliziosetentazionidivale
Azorean Canelas (Cinnamon Buns)
These Azorean canelas (cinnamon buns) from dona Leonor Santos are delicious, they do take a while to make but are worth it.
| Level of Difficulty | Moderate |
| Servings | 9 |
Portuguese Pineapple Kisses (Beijos de Ananas)
Discover Portuguese pineapple kisses (Beijos de Ananas), a sweet and chewy treat made with pineapple, sugar, and a hint of cinnamon for irresistible flavor.
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 8 |
Portuguese Rice Cakes
This Portuguese rice cakes recipe (receita de bolos de arroz) is very simple and quick to make.
| Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 8 |
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