Broas de Mel
This small cookie, originally from Madeira, is immensely popular at Christmas time. The classic recipe uses sugar cane honey, which is prevalent in many Madeiran desserts. Broas de mel are made...
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If you have a sweet tooth then you cannot miss these tantalising desserts and mouth-watering treats.
Conquito ( Puerto Rican Eggnog)
How to Make Conquito: In a blender, combine the canned ingredients, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Blend until well-combined. Add the rum and blend again. Taste and adjust...
Puerto Rican Tembleque (Coconut Pudding)
How to Make Tembleque: Grease 8 4-ounce molds or 1 large 4-cup mold (ramekins, baking pans, custard cups, etc.) with a small spritz of baking spray or coconut oil. In...
Bolo Rei
A lightly spiced, fluffy Christmas cake filled with fruit and nuts. A speciality in Portugal, Bolo Rei or Portuguese Kings Cake, is super easy to bake at home, so get...
Aletria
Aletria is a Portuguese Sweet Pasta dessert. It is kind of like the pasta version of Arroz Doce, or Sweet Rice. It is quite a unique and traditional Portuguese dessert....
Tronco de Natal
This recipe can appear complex. In fact, anyone can make a great yule log, as long as they are organized. You can get creative with espresso or liqueur icings, or...
Rabanadas
How to Make Rabanadas: Start by heating the milk with the sugar and vanilla sugar in a pan. Beat the eggs separately. Soak each slice of bread in milk, leaving...
Buche de Noel
How to Make Buche de Noel: Preheat your oven to 425° F and line a half sheet baking pan with parchment paper. Cut a slit in the parchment paper in...
Beigli
These cake rolls (Beigli) are made in almost every Hungarian home for Christmas and Easter. Traditionally, there are two types of filling: walnut, and poppy seeds, each with their own...
Risgrynsgröt (Rice Pudding)
Rice pudding has been an important dish in Sweden for centuries. The first record of rice pudding being served in Sweden was in 1328, at the funeral wake for the...
Date Bundt Cake
Many people in Finland make date cakes during Christmas and there are just as many recipes as there are bakers. How to Cook Sissi’s Date Cake: Put the dates, water,...