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Nutritional Values
360kcal
8gProtein
40gCarbs
20gFat
2gFibre
120 gServing
* Per serving · 120 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥛 Dairy
🌾 Gluten
🥚 Eggs
🥜 Nuts
Travesseiros
How to order / say it
Say it
Travesseiros de Sintra — [tra-veh-SAY-ros]
Order
I'd like the travesseiros, please.
Locally
Queria os travesseiros, por favor.
Say locally
A puff pastry filled with a rich almond and egg cream.
Why try it?
Travesseiros are a testament to Sintra's expertise in traditional pastries, offering both historic relevance and delectable taste. Their unique shape and texture are highly regarded among locals and travelers.
How it tastes
Each bite into a travesseiro is a mix of airy, flaky pastry and a creamy, sweet filling. The almond notes add depth to the custard-like richness, making it a satisfying dessert.
Origin & History — first documented: 1940
Travesseiros were invented in the 1940s by a family-run bakery and soon became synonymous with Sintra. Their distinctive pillow shape and creamy filling reflect a creative twist on classic Portuguese pastries.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 300 g puff pastry
- 🥜 100 g almond flour
- 🍯 150 g sugar
- 🥚 2 eggs
- 🥛 50 g butter
- 🍋 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Method
- 1 Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F) and roll out puff pastry.
- 2 Mix almond flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and lemon zest until smooth.
- 3 Place filling on pastry, fold, and seal.
- 4 Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
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