lisbon Recipes
3 delicious lisbon recipes from around the world
Ginjinha (Portuguese Sour Cherry Liqueur)
A traditional Portuguese sour cherry liqueur, often enjoyed as a digestif or aperitif. This recipe includes the whole cherries, allowing their flavor to infuse into the spirit. A specialty of Lisbon, it's famously served in small edible chocolate cups.
Pastéis de Nata (Portuguese Custard Tarts)
Authentic Portuguese custard tarts, featuring a crisp, flaky puff pastry shell filled with a rich, creamy egg custard that's caramelized and blistered on top. A beloved treat originating from Lisbon.
Pastel de Belém (Portuguese Custard Tart)
The iconic Pastel de Belém, originating from the Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon. These tarts feature a blistered, caramelized custard filling encased in a shatteringly crisp, flaky puff pastry shell. Best enjoyed warm, dusted with cinnamon and powdered sugar.