Let’s talk about the Queijada de Évora. One of the Alentejo’s famous convent sweets, its history is linked to the city of Évora in the Alentejo.

The exact origin of this recipe is a little unclear, but experts say that it dates back to the times of the convents and monasteries of Portugal during medieval times.

The story goes that it was the nuns of the Évora convent who created the Queijada de Évora. A recipe that has been passed down from generation to generation, and which today delights everyone who tries it.

This is a sweet made from fresh cheese, sugar, eggs, flour and cinnamon. The cottage cheese is mixed with the other ingredients and the mixture is then placed in small moulds and sprinkled with cinnamon. The result is a cheesecake that is golden on the outside, soft on the inside and has a delicious cinnamon aroma.

Nowadays, the Queijada de Évora is very popular and appreciated by all those who visit the Alentejo city. In addition to its cultural significance, it represents the tradition of Portuguese convent sweets.