Guimarães · PORTUGAL
Toucinho-do-céu de Guimarães
A rich, moist convent sweet made with almonds, egg yolks, sugar and gila preserve.
THE STORY
At the table
Like the city’s tortas, Guimarães’ Toucinho-do-céu is linked to the Poor Clares of the Santa Clara Convent. Its local recipe and characteristic decoration distinguish it from versions made elsewhere in Portugal.