Need some help with my contribution to a Tapas menu.

[Whateverist]

Every year around Christmas we get together with friends to make a party with a big themed dinner.  This year it is Tapas, but not restricted to Spanish dishes.  Many cooks more talented than myself and my culinarily useless challenged wife have already staked claims to most of the savory dishes.  I am asked to come up with a dessert.  I'm hoping someone would have an idea.  Poca and Poet, is Tapas a thing in Portuguese cuisine?  If so what would it take to be initiated into the mysteries?  But it doesn't have to be her from Spanish or Portuguese or any other cuisine in particular.  Something surprising but amazing would also be very welcome.  Any suggestions?  Thanks in advance.

[Aoi Magi]

I love cheesecakes so maybe try something like "quesada pasiega" (not sure about spelling). The hard crust on top in the spanish variation makes it really yummy.

[pocaracas]

Oh desserts...
If only you could read Portuguese, you have access to an almost endless library of sweet stuff.
My favorite dessert is a calorie bomb. The name translates to "saw dust", but that's just because of the crumbled cracker(or cookie or biscuit, I'll be danged if I ever get that right) sprinkled on top.
Here's a version that looks good: http://savoryandsweetfood.com/2013/10/31...the-world/

[pocaracas]

Or bolo de bolacha?
A simple enough recipe, based on the same biscuits.
There are a few different ways of making it, but my favorite uses whipped cream. Haven't I told you about this, before?
https://food52.com/recipes/2445-cookie-c...de-bolacha
In this recipe, they soak the biscuits in coffee. I discourage that. Just dip the biscuits in coffee for half a second, so they don't lose consistency and still get some of the coffee flavor. I pour the coffee on a deep plate; place the biscuit on a fork and dip that in the coffee, then bring the fork up, flip the biscuit around, dip again, fork up and place the biscuit in the cake pan.

There are a few recipes out there that use some butter cream instead of whipped cream... I hate this one, but it does get less sweet.

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This is also a party favorite: http://portuguesediner.com/tiamaria/alet...s-dessert/

[brewer]

Didn't I see a documentary on Portugal and a history of egg yoke dishes/desserts? Something about the egg whites being used in another industry so the populus found ways to make yummies from the yokes?

[pocaracas]

Didn't I see a documentary on Portugal and a history of egg yoke dishes/desserts? Something about the egg whites being used in another industry so the populus found ways to make yummies from the yokes?

I'm all for presenting 'murricans with some treats... but I wouldn't trust them to make those egg goodies on their own.
Besides, those recipes tend to require a hell of a lot of egg yolks.... and then you're left with a bunch of egg whites and have to make something like Farófias
http://www.foodfromportugal.com/recipe/f...ese-sweet/

[Whateverist]

Or bolo de bolacha?
A simple enough recipe, based on the same biscuits.
There are a few different ways of making it, but my favorite uses whipped cream. Haven't I told you about this, before?
https://food52.com/recipes/2445-cookie-c...de-bolacha
In this recipe, they soak the biscuits in coffee. I discourage that. Just dip the biscuits in coffee for half a second, so they don't lose consistency and still get some of the coffee flavor. I pour the coffee on a deep plate; place the biscuit on a fork and dip that in the coffee, then bring the fork up, flip the biscuit around, dip again, fork up and place the biscuit in the cake pan.

There are a few recipes out there that use some butter cream instead of whipped cream... I hate this one, but it does get less sweet.

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This is also a party favorite: http://portuguesediner.com/tiamaria/alet...s-dessert/

You did indeed and I completely fogged it out.    

I'm thinking of making both this and the sawdust.  Ideally I wouldn't use an oven since mine isn't working.  I remember you mentioning the coffee recipe elsewhere and was intrigued.  

Now I'm thinking I may be able to go to that party with my head held high and at least a modicum of face.

[SteelCurtain]

Couple of Ideas:

Mini Custard Pies:
https://bakinghistory.wordpress.com/2007...evolution/ <--This is one of my favorite recipes.

Tarta de Queso:
http://www.wyevalegardencentres.co.uk/new-page-1288 <---Recipe is in grams, but is easily convertable with Googs.

Or, if you want to stick to something easy and 'Murrican, you can go with one of my faves, Pumpkin Cheesecake:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeri...ecipe.html

[Whateverist]

Couple of Ideas:

Mini Custard Pies:
https://bakinghistory.wordpress.com/2007...evolution/ <--This is one of my favorite recipes.

Tarta de Queso:
http://www.wyevalegardencentres.co.uk/new-page-1288 <---Recipe is in grams, but is easily convertable with Googs.

Or, if you want to stick to something easy and 'Murrican, you can go with one of my faves, Pumpkin Cheesecake:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeri...ecipe.html

My cup runneth over.  I'm no fan of cheesecake but both the others look excellent.

[Whateverist]

Looks like it is going to be an all-Portuguese Dessert fest tonight. My Cookie Cake is in the freezer ready to go. Getting ready to make the Altria next. Then I'll time the Serradura to our departure. Poca may be aghast that I added an ingredient to the Bolo de Bolacha but at least I refrained from putting any Kalua in the chantilly.


(Portuguese) Serradura = Sawdust

Whip cream (organic)
Sweetened Condensed Milk (organic)
Vanilla essence

Ground tea biscuits
Ground cashews



(Portuguese) Bolo de Bolacha = Cookie Cake

Layers of tea biscuits soaked in coffee
Each layer frosted with Chantilly
Dusted with crumbled Dark Chocolate w/ Expresso Bean



(Portuguese) Altria = Sweet Egg Noodle Christmas Dessert

Whole milk (organic)
Egg yolks
Sugar
Cinnamon stick (+ powdered on top)
Lemon peel
Angel Hair egg noodles

If time permits I'll post a photo of the three desserts once all are made.