Below is a list of sweets and desserts found in Brazilian cuisine.
Brazilian cuisine has
European,
African and Amerindian influences.[1] It varies greatly by region, reflecting the country's mix of native and immigrant populations, and its continental size as well. This has created a national cuisine marked by the preservation of regional differences.[2]
Fios de ovos – a traditional Portuguese sweet food made of eggs (chiefly yolks), drawn into thin strands and boiled in sugar syrup. They are a traditional element in Portuguese and Brazilian cuisine, both in desserts and as side dishes
Pavê – a dessert similar to
Tiramisu made using
ladyfingers (known as "champagne biscuits" in Brazil) or a
Marie biscuit equivalent, chocolate cream and condensed milk
Pé-de-moleque – a candy made using peanuts, jaggery or molasses
Below is a list of sweets and desserts found in Brazilian cuisine.
Brazilian cuisine has
European,
African and Amerindian influences.[1] It varies greatly by region, reflecting the country's mix of native and immigrant populations, and its continental size as well. This has created a national cuisine marked by the preservation of regional differences.[2]
Fios de ovos – a traditional Portuguese sweet food made of eggs (chiefly yolks), drawn into thin strands and boiled in sugar syrup. They are a traditional element in Portuguese and Brazilian cuisine, both in desserts and as side dishes
Pavê – a dessert similar to
Tiramisu made using
ladyfingers (known as "champagne biscuits" in Brazil) or a
Marie biscuit equivalent, chocolate cream and condensed milk
Pé-de-moleque – a candy made using peanuts, jaggery or molasses