Tronco de Natal
If you want to impress your Christmas dinner guests, then preparing this Portuguese version of the more famous yule log is a must! It’s a recipe that’s been a part...
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Dessert
If you have a sweet tooth then you cannot miss these tantalising desserts and mouth-watering treats.
Bolo Rei
The colorful Bolo Rei reigns supreme as the signature Christmas cake in Portugal. It’s served throughout the festive season, but especially on King’s Day, which commemorates the three kings that...
Pestiños
Every country has its own version of a sweet fried dough dessert and the Spanish’s version of the treat is called Pestiños. It’s long been associated with most of the...
Roscón de Reyes | Spanish Kings’ Cake
The roscón de reyes is a light pastry that is traditionally eaten on Three Kings Day (Jan 6), but can be enjoyed before and after this date. It is a large ring...
Aletria
Aletria is a sweet Portuguese pasta dessert prepared with extremely fine noodles such as vermicelli or angel hair pasta. While resembling Arroz Doce (Sweet Rice), it features a distinct starchy...
Torta Alemã
Despite its name, Torta Alemã, which translates to ‘German Cake’, has actually little to do with Germany and its cuisine. As far as anyone knows, it’s simply the name the...
Musse de Maracujá (Passion Fruit Mousse)
This passion fruit mousse is a popular Brazilian dessert, and it’s no wonder – it’s probably one of the quickest and most delicious desserts you can whip up in just...
Broas de Mel
During Christmas in Portugal, Broas de Mel cookies become one of the main culinary highlights. Originally from Madeira, they are a sweet combination of molasses, honey, flour and a mix...
Brazilian Pavé Dessert
This traditional Brazilian dessert is one of those delicious no-stress desserts you can whip up in half an hour and leave to set in the fridge until serving time. The...
Brazilian Brigadeiros
The brigadeiro is a very simple Brazilian bonbon, about the size of a golf ball. It is made from condensed milk, chocolate powder, and a fair amount of butter. It’s...
Spanish Marzipan Recipe
Marzipan is a traditional Christmas dessert whose main ingredients are almonds and sugar. It is a sweet treat made of almonds and sugar crushed with a mallet lightly toasted under the...
Puerto Rican Tembleque (Coconut Pudding)
Coconut is perhaps one of the most defining flavors of Puerto Rican cuisine, particularly when it comes to desserts. Creamy, sweet and simple – that’s what Tembleque is all about....
Kerststol (Dutch Christmas Bread)
Kerststol is a popular dessert-type bread served around Christmas time in the Netherlands. Although unclear, it’s believed its origins come from the German Stollen, which has a similar recipe and...
Turron (Spanish Almond Nougat)
Spanish nougat, or Turron as it’s otherwise known, is a beloved traditional sweet treat prepared during the Christmas holidays in Spain. Recipes for it date back centuries and include simple...
Christmas Finnish Rice Porridge (Riisipuuro)
Christmas porridge in Finland was traditionally prepared from grains like oat or barley, but this custom changed around the 19th century along with the import of rice and has remained...
Date Bundt Cake (Taatelikakku)
This delicious bundt cake is a fluffy and moist dessert to be served around Christmas time in Finland. The softened dates are the secret ingredient here adding to the surprising...
Lussekatter (Swedish Saffron Buns)
Lussekatter are buttery and lightly sweet buns traditionally prepared for St. Lucia’s Day in Sweden. The dough is infused with saffron which gives it its signature bright yellow color and...
Hawaiian Chantilly Cake
This Hawaiian creation is thought to be one of the absolute best cakes in the world. The name Chantilly comes from the name of a castle in France – Château...
Passion Fruit (Lilikoi) Cheesecake
A round, hard yellow fruit with many seeds, lilikoi, most popularly known as passion fruit, thrives in tropical climates and is abundant in Hawaii. Originally from Australia, lilikoi was introduced into the islands sometime...
Puerto Rican Majarete Boricua
Few other desserts has the hearts of children and adults alike in Puerto Rico around Christmas time quite like the delicious Majarete Boricua. A smooth blend of rice flour, sugar,...
Rabanadas Natalícias
Cinnamon-flavored treats are everything during the festive season. There are all sorts of ways to enjoy this amazing spice and in Portugal that means making plenty of Rabadanas to snack...
Broas Castelares (Portuguese Sweet Potato Cookies)
Broas Castelares are Portuguese sweet potato cakes made especially for Christmas. Their creation is often attributed to the Castelar brothers who owned the Confeitaria Francesa in downtown Lisbon in 1860. They are...
Azevias de Natal
Azevias de Natal is a delicious dessert, typically enjoyed at Christmas time in Portugal. These little sweet pockets of flaky pastry are filled with a delicious chickpea mixture and a...
Formigos (Mexidos) de Natal
You can make the most unexpectedly delicious things out of the most simple ingredients. This traditional Portuguese dessert called Formigos de Natal are made of dry bread, dried fruit, nuts...