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Kick off your sweet adventure with steamed cherry dumplings or dive into rich Portuguese flavors with port wine pears, perfect for any dessert lover craving bold, juicy, and gourmet treats.

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Helena is holding a cherry dumpling over the plate with delicious cherry dumplings

Steamed Cherry Dumplings

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Helena is holding a spoonful with portuguese Custard cream

Portuguese Custard Cream – Leite-Creme

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Port Wine Poached Pears with syrup on a yellow plate.

Port Wine Poached Pears

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Helena is holding one scone with pear jam on top.

Cottage Cheese Scones

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Helena is holding a spoon with a ready golden pear jam over the pot

Easy Pear Jam

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Helena is trying cheesecake with one teaspoon full of berries

Blackberry Cherry Cheesecake

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Sliced piece of Blueberry Crostata on a baking paper

Easy Blueberry Crostata

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Helena is holding one spoon of puree in one hand

Spiced Apple Purée

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Helena is holding a spoon of fig jam in the right hand

Mediterranean Fig Jam

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A big portion of blueberry tiramisu in Helena's right hand

Blueberry Tiramisu

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Holding a Pastel de Nata - one of the many Pastéis de Nata or Portuguese Custard Tarts made at home.

Portuguese Custard Tarts (Pastéis de Nata)

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Helena is standing behind strawberry napoleons

Strawberry Napoleons

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