Christmas is a magical and special time, and it is also a period where Atlantico, you and your customer - regardless of your business - meet more often and for longer periods at the table. We leave you below a list of Portuguese Christmas desserts to please the most demanding customers.
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KING CAKE
In first place we have the King Cake - so it could never be missing at a party.
The pastry is slightly sweet, with a slight hint of port wine, and includes lemon and orange zest. Shaped like a crown, adorned with dried fruit, and candied fruit for extra sweetness and flavour.
And for those who are not a fan of candied fruit, you can invite the Queen Cake. If you are even more demanding or prefer the more modern versions, you can opt for the Chocolate King Cake.
CASTELAR CAKES (Broas Castelares)
Created by the Castelar brothers in the 19th century, these dense cookies are made with seasonal winter ingredients: sweet potato, almond and orange. They are ideal for sharing with family and friends.
CHRISTMAS LOG
Inside the batter is usually made of chocolate, and on the outside it is decorated in a manner that reminds wood: an element that throws you back to winter and the warmth of the fireplace. Chocolate fans love it.
EGG LAMPREY (Lampreia de Ovos)
Eggs and sugar... the basis of Portuguese confectionery represented at Christmas through the iconic Lampreia de Ovos.
The very traditional flavour, this candy is cartoonish for representing the strange fish that is the Lamprey.
The tradition of consuming this candy at Christmas is unknown, but the lamprey is always decorated with cherries, candied figs, and egg strings.
SONHOS
These are small balls of fluffy dough (orange, carrot, or pumpkin flavoured), fried in oil and rolled in sugar and cinnamon. They are dreamy indeed.
COSCORÕES
Another Christmas fritter, but this time... crispy. This is a thin, fried dough that is later sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon.
A sweet that no one knows how it became a Christmas tradition, however, it can stand for many days without spoiling. It was known to be food on long journeys since the Middle Ages.
AZEVIAS
Typical of the Alentejo, they have different fillings: chickpea, sweet potato or pumpkin. They are fried and sweet and are moon shaped.