Doces
Offers a variety of sweet snacks and desserts.
Nutrition Facts
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Carpe Diem Café
Portuguese sweets, 'Doces,' have a rich history influenced by Moorish culinary traditions, convent sweets developed by nuns utilizing surplus egg yolks, and the introduction of ingredients like sugar from overseas colonies. The Moorish influence brought almonds, figs, and honey, while the convents perfected recipes utilizing readily available ingredients to create elaborate and decadent desserts.
Doces are deeply embedded in Portuguese culture, playing significant roles in celebrations, religious festivals, and daily life. They represent hospitality, tradition, and culinary artistry.
Celebrations
Doces are integral to Portuguese celebrations, such as weddings, baptisms, and Christmas. Specific sweets are often associated with particular holidays.
Convent Sweets
The convent sweets, created by nuns, hold a special place in Portuguese culinary heritage. These sweets are often named after saints or religious themes and are still made using traditional methods.
Coffee Culture
Enjoying a 'doce' with coffee is a common ritual in Portugal, both at home and in cafes ('pastelarias').
Doces in Portugal offer a diverse range of flavors, often characterized by a combination of sweetness, richness, and unique ingredients like almonds, eggs, and cinnamon.
Common flavors include almond (as in 'Amêndoa Amarga' - Bitter Almond), egg yolk (producing rich custards like 'Pastel de Nata' and 'Ovos Moles'), cinnamon (used as a spice to enhance other flavours), sugar (the base for most portuguese desserts), vanilla, lemon, and caramel. Textures vary greatly, from creamy custards to crunchy biscuits and syrupy fruit preserves.
Try a Variety
Portugal offers a vast array of doces; sample different types to discover your favorites.
Visit a Pastelaria
Experience the authentic atmosphere of a traditional 'pastelaria' and savor fresh pastries.
Pair with Coffee or Port
Enhance the flavor by pairing your doce with strong Portuguese coffee or a glass of Port wine.
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