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The Portuguese definitely have a
sweet tooth judging by the mouth-watering selection of tasty cakes
and pastries on offer in just about every cafe, shop and restaurant
in Portugal.
Many of the most popular cakes (or
bolos) originate from the
Central Portugal region, something the
locals are very proud of. Patéis
de Natas, a custard cream tart, originate from Lisbon whereas
Ovo
moles (sweet eggs) come from Aveiro. The moorish
Tigeladas, which
are made from eggs, milk and cinnamon, and
Palha (straw), made from
spun egg yolks and sugar, both originate from
Abrantes.
The traditional Christmas cake,
Bolo-Rei (King's
Cake). The fruit cake, which has pine nuts, dried fruit and is
decorated candied citrus fruits, traditionally contains a surprise,
a bean. Whoever finds the bean has the pleasure of making the cake
the following year. |
