Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 in
Snack Recipes
Tasty and Easy Portuguese Almond Cupcakes
Tasty and easy Portuguese almond cupcakes (queques de amêndoa), are a traditional Portuguese dessert and perfect for those who have a sweet tooth.
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Preparation time | 15 min |
Cooking Time | 25 min |
Ready In | 40 min |
Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Servings | 8 |
Ingredients
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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
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Duxa's Yummy Portuguese Coconut Cupcakes
Duxa's yummy Portuguese coconut cupcakes recipe (receita de queques de coco), are sweet treats made with shredded coconut, sugar, eggs, and optional toppings.
Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Servings | 20 |
Portuguese Coconut Cupcakes with Cherries
These delicious Portuguese coconut cupcakes with cherries (queques de coco), make a great snack and are very easy to make.
Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
Servings | 6 |
Portuguese Grandma's Tasty Orange Cookies
This Portuguese grandma's tasty orange cookies recipe (receita de biscoitos de laranja), take less then 30 minutes to make.
Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
Servings | 8 |
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