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Queijada da Madeira is a signature dish of Portugal; we have verified places to eat it in Funchal. A small open tart of fresh cheese, egg and sugar in a thin pastry case, baked until the top blisters and cracks. Start with where to eat Queijada da Madeira in Funchal.
A small open tart of fresh cheese, egg and sugar in a thin pastry case, baked until the top blisters and cracks. Sold by the tray in Funchal bakeries from first thing in the morning.
Queijadas are a Portuguese convent sweet, and Madeira's version leans on the fresh cheese made on the island rather than the harder mainland curd. They are eaten as breakfast with a galão, or mid-afternoon, and they are always small enough to finish in three bites. Unlike the pastel de nata, the filling is set rather than custardy, and the sugar on top caramelises into a thin crackled crust.
Where to eat Queijada da Madeira in Funchal: the editor picks
Private tour · 3.5 hours
Explore Madeira's east coast on a half-day tour from Funchal. Visit the Cristo Rei Viewpoint, Santa Cruz, Machico Viewpoint, and Ponta do Rosto for stunning views and ...
Day trip · 8 hours
Sample the fine wines of Madeira on a full-day tasting tour from Funchal and learn about the island's wine industry and delicious food. Stop at a selection of wineries...
Guided tour · 4 hours
Sample some local Madeira fortified wine. Visit Funchal market with all its colors. Head to Monte for the toboggan ride. Visit Câmara de Lobos, the fishing village.