Ovos Moles de Aveiro

Ovos Moles are a typical sweet from Aveiro, created in the region’s convents from the 16th century onwards. They are made with egg yolks beaten with sugar cooked to a paste consistency, slowly heated until creamy and dense. The filling is wrapped in host (wafer) and moulded into various shapes, such as shells, cockles or fish, reflecting the city’s connection to the Ria. They are served as a dessert or with coffee, and are one of the hallmarks of Portuguese conventual confectionery.

Good to know

• Try them at historic pastry shops in Aveiro, such as Confeitaria Peixinho or Pastelaria Ramos, where they are made daily.
• The best time to buy them is year-round, but especially during the Christmas season when production increases.
• Regional variants exist in other conventual cities, such as Évora or Alcobaça, but those from Aveiro are the most famous and have Protected Geographical Indication.
• They pair well with an espresso or black tea, or with a sweet wine, such as Moscatel de Setúbal.