Queimada, a traditional Galician alcoholic beverage, is a festive drink that is often enjoyed during special occasions. It is a mesmerizing concoction of aguardiente (a type of brandy), sugar, lemon peel, coffee beans, and cinnamon, set ablaze and stirred until it achieves a smooth, caramelized consistency. The result is a warm, aromatic drink that is both visually captivating and incredibly flavorful.
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QUEIMADA
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a heavy skillet, dissolve the sugar in 1 tablespoon water. Cook until the sugar caramelizes to golden. Add brandy and stir. In a separate saucepan, heat the wine. Transfer the caramel/brandy mixture to a flameproof container. Add lemon peel, apple and coffee beans. Ignite with a match. After a couple minutes, put the flames out with the warmed red wine and serve in small glasses.
- Suggested brandy to cook with: Felipe II Solera Reserva Augustin Blazquez.
QUEIJADAS
Super easy to make, and these won't last long. Try substituting almond or lemon extract for the vanilla. Or top them with flaked coconut or fresh fruit before baking!
Provided by Scotty Carreiro
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Portuguese
Time 55m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- In a blender, combine eggs, sugar and butter. Blend until smooth. Pour in flour and milk, a little at a time, blending until smooth again. Stir in vanilla.
- Pour into muffin tins, filling 3/4 full. Bake in preheated oven 45 minutes, until golden brown. Serve hot or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 38.3 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 36.5 mg, Sugar 23.6 g
PORTUGUESE QUEIJADAS
A traditional Portuguese dessert - the recipe is right from my mom's kitchen. These are soooo yummy!! Hope you enjoy them!
Provided by Graybert
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 20-25 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix the eggs well.
- Add sugar and mix.
- Add cooled butter and mix.
- Add milk and flour, mix well.
- Spray a muffin tin with Pam cooking spray.
- Fill muffin tins 3/4 full with mixture.
- Place in a 325 oven for approximately 3/4 of an hour.
- If you want, you can sprinkle some with cinnamon when they come hot out of the oven.
Tips:
- Use fresh citrus fruits: The zest and juice of fresh oranges, lemons, and limes add a bright and tangy flavor to the queimada.
- Choose a good quality brandy: The brandy is the main ingredient in queimada, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a brandy that is at least 80 proof and has a smooth, rich flavor.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different variations of queimada, so feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors. You can add things like cinnamon sticks, cloves, or nutmeg to the pot.
- Serve the queimada hot: Queimada is traditionally served hot, so make sure to heat it up before serving. You can heat it up in a saucepan on the stove or in the microwave.
- Enjoy the queimada responsibly: Queimada is a strong drink, so it's important to enjoy it responsibly. Drink slowly and pace yourself.
Conclusion:
Queimada is a delicious and festive drink that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a unique and flavorful drink, give queimada a try.
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