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Nutritional Values

🔥320kcal
💪7gProtein
🌾42gCarbs
🥑14gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️100 gServing

* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy 🥚 Eggs 🌾 Gluten

Queijadas

How to order / say it
Say it Queijadas de Sintra — [kay-JAH-das]
Order I'd like the queijadas, please.
Locally Queria as queijadas, por favor.
Say locally

A sweet pastry filled with a cheesy and eggy mixture.

Why try it?

Queijadas are symbolic of Sintra's pastry history and have been enjoyed since medieval times. They evoke a sense of nostalgia and tradition connecting to the region's rich culinary heritage.

How it tastes

Queijadas offer a delightful blend of sweet and savory with a creamy cheese filling inside a crisp pastry shell. The aroma of baked cheese and sugar is enticing and comforting.

Origin & History — first documented: 1250

Originating in the mid-13th century, Queijadas de Sintra were created by nuns in local convents. They have been traditionally made in Sintra and became popular due to their unique taste and simple ingredients.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g wheat flour
  • 🍯 150 g sugar
  • 🥛 150 g fresh cheese
  • 🥚 3 eggs
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🧂 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Method

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F) and line tart molds with pastry dough.
  2. 2 Beat fresh cheese, eggs, sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
  3. 3 Pour mixture into molds and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
  4. 4 Let cool before serving to allow flavors to set.

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