Portuguese Bolo Rei or King Cake

Portuguese “Bolo Rei” or King Cake it’s a traditional cake consumed around Christmas, from December until Epiphany (Dia de Reis in Portuguese, literally “Kings’ Day”, a reference to the Three Wise Men), on 6 January. It is a staple dessert in any Portuguese home during the holidays.

Of French origin, brought to Portugal during the 19th century, king cake “bolo rei” is the main Christmas cake eaten in Portugal during the holiday season.

Traditional Christmas King Cake (Dough)
Traditional Christmas King Cake (Dough)

We have available King Cake in dough or ready. Anyway all the King Cakes are delivered frozen worldwide. King Cake in Portugal it’s considered one delicatessen cake, very appreciated by all Portuguese people. In Portugal there is no Christmas without the king cake.

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Custard egg tart or “Pastel de Nata”

Traditional Portuguese custard egg tart

Maybe the most iconic Portuguese cake. The custard egg tart, or in Portuguese “Pastel de Nata”, is one of the cakes available in all pastry shops in Portugal every day.

The custard egg tart it’s one of the favorite cakes of the Portuguese, but not only of the Portuguese people, but also of all tourists who visit us daily.

Traditional Portuguese Custard Egg Tart 60g
Traditional Portuguese Custard Egg Tart 60g

We have available a full line of breads and pastries, prepared through industrial processes that always respect the quality, aroma, taste and textures of the traditional recipes.

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