Pampilho

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Characterized by its round, elongated shape, this sweet Portuguese treat combines buttery pastry and a creamy, cinnamon-spiced egg yolk filling. The name of the pastry is linked to campinos - traditional cattle herders who use long wooden sticks ( pampilhos ) to encourage cattle to move. Although it is found in other Portuguese regions, pampilho is traditionally associated with Santarém. It is typically enjoyed for breakfast or as a sweet mid-day snack.