Sonhos de Abóbora are Portuguese Fried Pumpkin Cakes, that are a favorite dessert over the Holiday Season. Similar to malasadas, a fried donut common to the Azores, but with a delicious pumpkin twist. This unbelievably delicious dessert is encased in a crunchy fried dough with a creamy sweet pumpkin center, and coated in sugar and cinnamon. Easy to make and a perfect addition to your Holiday party, why not try one at home!
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup water
- 8 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- pinch of salt
- 1 Lemon or Orange zest
- 300 grams (about 1 1/4 cups) of flour
- 250 grams (about 9 ounces or 1 cup) of pumpkin purée (you can use canned pumpkin or cooked/puréed pumpkin or butternut squash)
- 4 eggs
- Cinnamon and Sugar mix to roll in after frying
