Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 in
Snack Recipes
Portuguese Almond Cupcakes
Portuguese almond cupcakes (Queijadas de Amêndoa) are a traditional Portuguese dessert and perfect for those who have a sweet tooth.
| Preparation time | 15 min |
| Cooking Time | 25 min |
| Ready In | 40 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 8 |
Ingredients
1/2 cup of water2 egg yolks3 eggs2 ounces of chopped almonds1 cup of flour3/4 cup of sugar1 cupcake baking sheet1/4 cup of almonds, chopped1 tablespoon of powdered sugar12 cupcake baking papers
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Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the water and the sugar in a saucepan on medium heat and bring to a boil.
- Mix the eggs with the yolks and the 2 ounces of almonds in a bowl and then once it is an even consistency, add to the saucepan with the water and sugar.
- Stir the contents in the saucepan with a spoon until it reaches a smooth and even consistency. Once done, pour the mixture in a bowl and mix with the flour until it is smooth and consistent.
- Now prepare the cupcake pan by greasing it with some spray oil or butter.
- Place the mixture in the saucepan in the cupcake pan(s) and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Once done, remove from the oven and dust with the powdered sugar and garnish with the 1/4 cup of chopped almonds. Enjoy!
Recipe & Photo Credit: easyportugueserecipes.com
Posted by: Eddy
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This delicious recipe for Portuguese bean tarts (queijadas de feijão) takes a while, but it is well worth the time.
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 10 |
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| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 24 |
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| Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
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