Mini Portuguese Fresh Cheesecakes • Broinhas de Requeijão

If you’re looking for a delightful and quite unique sweet treat to celebrate Portuguese Carnival, or well simply to enjoy with a cup of tea, how about these Mini Portuguese Fresh Cheesecakes or Broinhas de Requeijão are the perfect choice! These little sweets are a traditional Portuguese delicacy, made with requeijão cheese, a creamy and slightly tangy fresh cheese that’s a staple in Portuguese cuisine. Soft, moist, and subtly sweet, these bite-sized delights are easy to make and even easier to devour!!!! ;D

Requeijão cheese, often compared to italian ricotta cheese but with a milder, creamier texture, it’s a versatile ingredient used in both savory and sweet dishes in Portugal eaten planely. It’s made from whey, often sourced from sheep’s, cow’s milk or mixed, and has a rich history in Portugal, where it’s cherished for its smooth, spreadable consistency and delicate flavor.

These Broinhas de Requeijão are especially popular during festive occasions like Easter and Carnival, where they’re enjoyed as a symbol of tradition and celebration. Their simplicity requiring just a handful of ingredients like flour, sugar, eggs, and of course, requeijão cheese makes them a favorite for home bakers. Whether you’re sharing them with family or serving them at a party, these little sweets are sure to impress, so let’s check the recipe!

Mini Portuguese Fresh Cheesecakes • Broa de Requeijão

Servings: 8
Time: 30mins
Difficulty: Easy
Rating: ★★★★★
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Classic portuguese little tarts made with fresh cheese, with a creamy texture and sweet taste with the tangy umami of the cheese.

Ingredients

Portuguese Cottage Cheese – 170gr (Requeijão)
Sugar – 40gr
Flour – 22gr
Egg – 1
Egg Yolk – 1
Olive Oil – As Needed

Directions

Combine the sugar, flour and egg in a bowl and whisk until it forms a paste.

Then add the requeijão curd cheese and mash coarsely with a fork.

Preheat the oven to 180ºC and grease the molds with a little olive oil, pour the mixture into each mold.
Brush the top with whisked egg yolk and bake for about 14 minutes until golden and fluffy and you’re done, let it cool a bit before taking from the mold and enjoy!

Notes: Ricotta cheese is a good alternative if you cant find portuguese requeijão cheese. Also these is a good pie to add a drizzle of a bitter sweet jam on top, like sour orange or apricot jam on top after its baked.

This recipe for Mini Portuguese Fresh Cheesecakes • Broa de Requeijão was originally created on BakeAfter.com. Esta receita de Broinhas de Requeijão foi publicada em português no Iguaria.com.