Papo-de-anjo
🇵🇹 A dish from Portugal
Papo de anjo or papo-de-anjo, roughly translated as "angel's double chin", is a traditional Portuguese dessert made chiefly from whipped egg yolks, baked and then boiled in sugar syrup.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | egg yolks, sugar, water, syrup |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | whipped yolks baked then soaked in syrup |
| 👅Flavour & style | very sweet, rich, eggy |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | dessert or sweet treat |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Papo-de-anjo come from?
Papo-de-anjo is a dish that originated in Portugal.
What is Papo-de-anjo?
Papo de anjo or papo-de-anjo, roughly translated as "angel's double chin", is a traditional Portuguese dessert made chiefly from whipped egg yolks, baked and then boiled in sugar syrup.