Posted on Thursday, December 10, 2020 in
Dessert Recipes
Conceição's Portuguese Sintra Travesseiros
Conceição's Portuguese Sintra travesseiros (pillows) are a famous pillow shaped pastry from Sintra, Portugal.
| Preparation time | 20 min |
| Cooking Time | 30 min |
| Ready In | 50 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 10 |
Ingredients
Pastry: 1 lb of butter 2 cups of sour cream 8 cups of flour 12 eggs yolksFilling:1 lb of walnuts12 egg whites2 teaspoons of vanilla extract1 teaspoon of baking powderConfectioners sugar (to taste)
Get Portuguese ingredients 
Preparation
Day 1:
- Melt the butter, mix in sour cream, flour and egg yolks.
- Shape into small balls and leave in fridge until the next day.
Day 2:
- Beat the egg whites until frothy, add the crushed walnuts, sugar, vanilla extract and baking powder and mix gently.
- Roll the small balls until very thin, place about 1 to 2 teaspoons of the mixture on each dough, roll them up and seal the ends.
- Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 180°C or 350°F until golden brown (20 to 30 minutes).
- Dust with the confectioners sugar and serve.
Recipe Credit: Conceição Almeida
Photo Credit: theculturetrip.com
Portuguese Coffee Pudding
This delicious Portuguese coffee pudding recipe (receita de pudim de café) is very easy to make, enjoy.
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 8 |
Portuguese Lemon Pudding (Pudim de Limão)
This Portuguese lemon pudding recipe (receita de pudim de limão) is delicious and very simple to make.
| Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 8 |
Portuguese Apple Pie (Tarte de Maçã)
This Portuguese apple pie recipe (receita de tarte de maçã) is delicious and makes a great dessert topped off with a scoop of ice cream.
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 6 |
You might also like:
Portuguese cuisine? A rich tapestry of flavors, ingredients, and culinary traditions that reflect the country’s history, geography, and culture.
Watch this video to learn how to make Nancy's Portuguese bean soup with collard greens and cabbage (sopa de feijão com couve e repolho).
What food to expect from Portuguese airlines, Portuguese airlines offer a delightful array of culinary experiences that reflect the rich flavors and traditions of Portugal.
Top 10 small kitchen appliances in 2024, these appliances are designed to enhance convenience, efficiency, and versatility in the kitchen.
Watch this video for the step by step recipe on how to make Nancy's Portuguese Papo-secos (Rolls).
A guide to wine and food pairing, pairing wine with food can elevate a dining experience, bringing out the best flavors in both the dish and the wine.