Monthly Archives: June 2013

SERRADURA 6 egg whites 1 can condensed milk 1 pint of heavy cream 1 package of Bolacha Maria (crushed to look like sawdust) Beat the egg whites in a bowl until they start to form peaks (em castelo). In another bowl mix the heavy cream until it gets firm. Once firm, mix in the condensedContinue reading “Serradura”

ARROZ DOCE A MODA DE COIMBRA / SWEET RICE 1/2 cup of medium grain white rice, rinsed 1/2 cup water 2 tbs of butter 1 piece of fresh lemon rind 6 cups hot milk 1/2 cup sugar ground cinnamon Add milk and lemon rind into a large pan. Bring milk to a boil and thenContinue reading “Sweet Rice”

BISCOITOS / PORTUGUESE BISCUITS 3/4 cup of sugar 3/4 stick of butter 3 eggs 3 cups of flour 2 tsp baking powder Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a cookie sheet. Melt the butter and allow to cool a little. In a bowl, mix the sugar and melted butter together well with aContinue reading “Portuguese Biscuits”