Sei que tem um apreço especial pela simplicidade e elegância das sobremesas tradicionais portuguesas, e esta é, talvez, a mais pura expressão dessa filosofia. O requeijão com mel e nozes não é tanto uma receita, mas sim uma celebração de três ingredientes perfeitos que, juntos, criam uma sobremesa (ou entrada) rústica, deliciosa e intemporal.

Ingredientes (2 Pessoas)

  • 1 requeijão
  • 2 colheres de sopa de mel
  • 50 gr de nozes

Preparação

  1. Corte o requeijão em pedaços.
  2. Regue-os com o mel.
  3. Polvilhe com as nozes.

From our Portuguese kitchen to yours, here is this classic combination in English.

Ricotta with Honey and Walnuts

Given your love for authentic Portuguese desserts that celebrate pure, simple flavours, this is a combination you are sure to appreciate. “Requeijão com Mel e Nozes” is a cornerstone of Portuguese cuisine, found on menus from the most rustic tascas to the most elegant restaurants. It perfectly embodies the philosophy of using a few high-quality ingredients to create something truly special.

For those unfamiliar, Requeijão is a fresh Portuguese cheese, soft and creamy with a mild flavour, traditionally made from the whey leftover from cheese production. Its texture is similar to a high-quality, fresh Italian ricotta, which makes for a perfect substitute outside of Portugal. The magic of this dish is in the contrast of textures and flavours: the cool, creamy cheese, the sweet, fragrant honey, and the crunchy, earthy walnuts. It’s a timeless trio.

While the preparation is incredibly simple, the quality of the ingredients is what makes it sing. Use the best fresh ricotta you can find, a flavourful honey (like orange blossom or rosemary honey for a different twist), and fresh, crunchy walnuts. For an extra layer of flavour, try lightly toasting the walnuts in a dry pan for a few minutes until they become fragrant.

Ingredients (Serves 2)

  • 1 tub of fresh ricotta cheese (or Portuguese *requeijão*)
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 50g walnuts

Method

  1. Place the whole ricotta or slices of it onto a serving plate.
  2. Drizzle generously with honey.
  3. Sprinkle with the walnuts, either whole or roughly chopped.