Aveiro · PORTUGAL
Castanhas de Ovos de Aveiro
A traditional Aveiro conventual sweet made with egg yolks and sugar, shaped to resemble small chestnuts.
THE STORY
At the table
Castanhas de Ovos belong to Aveiro’s rich tradition of conventual confectionery. Despite their name and chestnut-like appearance, they are based primarily on egg yolks and sugar, reflecting the region’s centuries-old mastery of egg-based sweets.