Countess Aldara Pudding
Also known as: Countess Aldara Pudding
Santo Tirso's official low, fluted pudding beneath dark caramel.
- Origin
- Santo Tirso · created in 2018
- Region
- Santo Tirso
- Season
- Year-round; highlighted during Gastronomic Weekends
Pudim Condessa Aldara is presented as a low, fluted ring mould coated in dark amber caramel. Its interior is compact and smooth; caramel adds sheen, gentle bitterness and sauce to each slice.
The winning formula highlights local flavours. Municipal publicity mentions regional ingredients such as Singeverga liqueur and local honey, but the complete commercial recipe belongs to its maker.
- eggs
- sugar
- caramel
- ingredients of the winning recipe
- publicised regional elements such as honey or Singeverga liqueur
Firm yet silky egg pudding, deep caramel and aromatic regional notes.
The official recipe is the 2018 winner; participating restaurants may vary slice presentation and caramel quantity.
At Confeitaria Algarve and restaurants participating in Santo Tirso's Gastronomic Weekends.
Coffee or a small glass of Singeverga liqueur.
Santo Tirso Municipality launched a competition to create a new representative dessert. From 28 blind-tasted proposals, the recipe by António da Silva Miranda of Confeitaria Algarve won on 6 March 2018. Its name honours Countess Aldara, mother of Saint Rosendo and benefactor of São Bento Monastery.
Sources: cm-stirso.pt · cm-stirso.pt · cm-vilareal.pt · gazetarural.com
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