Brazilian Christmas Food Recipes to Level Up Your Menu!

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Every time I think of Brazilian cuisine, I can almost taste the rich and vibrant flavors that make it so special. There’s just something about their traditional dishes that I find irresistibly tasty – I know you can feel this too! 

So, naturally, when it came to exploring Christmas food from Brazil, I couldn’t resist getting into it! After a bit of research, I’m excited to share these festive recipes with you—perfect for levelling up your holiday menu!

Brazilian Chicken Salad (Salpicão de Frango)

Starting your Christmas menu with a traditional chicken salad is always a great idea! This Brazilian version is simple to make and incredibly tasty, with a perfect blend of chicken and veggies in a creamy dressing – yum!!

Salpicão de Frango (Brazilian Chicken Salad)
Brazilian Chicken Salad, Salpicão de Frango, is very popular in Brazil. Shredded chicken mixes with veggies and raisins to make this recipe.
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Salpicão de Frango (Brazilian Chicken Salad)

Brazilian French Toast (Rabanadas)

Want to start your Christmas morning right? Then this Brazilian French toast, or rabanadas, is your go-to—crispy, sweet, and dusted with cinnamon sugar, it’s the perfect festive treat!

Rabanadas (Brazilian French Toast)
Rabanadas, or Brazilian French Toast, is a simple yet delicious sweet breakfast recipe. It’s made in minutes and generously coated in cinnamon sugar.
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Rabanadas (Brazilian French Toast)

Pickled Quail Eggs

I love pickled quail eggs! These bite-sized delights are perfectly tangy with just the right kick from beet juice and a hint of peppercorns —an irresistible appetizer I can’t get enough of!

How to make Pickled Quail Eggs
Purpley-pink, protein-packed, and perfectly precious, these Beet Pickled Quail Eggs are an utter delight to enjoy!
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How to make Pickled Quail Eggs

Christmas Eve Cod (Bacalhau da Consoada)

Woah, the combination of cod with vegetables and potatoes in this dish is absolutely delicious! I’m 100% sure I’m going to make this recipe again—it’s that good!

Christmas Eve Cod ~ Bacalhau da Consoada
This Portuguese Christmas Eve cod, called bacalhau de consoada, calls for salt cod, potatoes, cabbage and hard-boiled eggs. it’s a simple, humble, traditional dish.
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Christmas Eve Cod ~ Bacalhau da Consoada

Brazilian Christmas Turkey (Peru Natalino)

It’s turkey time, and this Brazilian Christmas turkey is packed with amazing flavor and sauce! The juicy meat, paired with the taste of orange, makes it so tasty—I just know everyone will love this recipe!

Peru Natalino (Brazilian Christmas Turkey)
Influenced by the American Thanksgiving & Christmas food traditions, roast turkey has become a beloved Brazilian Christmas dish!
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Peru Natalino (Brazilian Christmas Turkey)

Ham With Pineapple Glaze

Not including a ham recipe in a Christmas listicle is practically a crime (just kidding!), so here’s a mouthwatering ham with pineapple glaze. The sweet and savory flavors make this ham look incredibly delicious!

Ham With Pineapple Glaze
Pineapple Glazed Ham with a pineapple glaze sauce features a combination of umami and sweetness. It’s perfect for any holiday table!
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Ham With Pineapple Glaze

Brazilian Christmas Rice

I’m absolutely in love with this Christmas rice, especially since it’s shaped like a wreath—how perfect is that for your holiday menu? Aside from being delicious, it’s a festive and elegant addition to any Christmas party!

Brazilian Christmas Rice
This Brazilian Christmas rice recipe is a festive side dish to have at your holiday table and pairs well with anything from turkey to meat roasts.
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Brazilian Christmas Rice

Brazilian Cookies (Bem Casados)

Yay, it’s time for some desserts! You should definitely not miss these Brazilian cookies—filled with dulce de leche and sandwiched between soft sponge cakes, they’re absolutely irresistible!

Bem Casados (Brazilian Wedding Cookies)
Bem Casados are traditional Brazilian Wedding Cookies, served at weddings, bridal and baby showers, and other special occasions.
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Bem Casados (Brazilian Wedding Cookies)

Brazilian Caramel Flan (Pudim de Leite)

An absolute fave! I’m not exaggerating when I say that every version of caramel flan is a top-tier dessert, and this Brazilian version with sweetened condensed milk is no exception—creamy, rich, and incredibly delicious!

Traditional Brazilian Pudim (Brazilian Caramel Flan!)
A decadently easy recipe with only FOUR (yes, 4!) inexpensive ingredients! Rich and irresistibly creamy with a simple caramel sauce that basically makes itself!
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Traditional Brazilian Pudim (Brazilian Caramel Flan!)

Sagu Dessert

This sagu dessert is definitely worth trying! It’s a festive (look at that color!) and refreshing treat, with chewy tapioca pearls that I just can’t stop eating—it’s 100% perfect for adding a refreshing treat to your holiday menu.

Sagu | Traditional Dessert From South Region
Sagu is an unusual Brazilian alcohol-infused dessert made with cassava, one of the oldest starch sources found in South America. This sweet concoction is made with tapioca pearls – round-shaped, chewy ingredients gained from tapioca starch!
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Sagu | Traditional Dessert From South Region

Christmas Brigadeiro

Last but not least, you absolutely can’t go wrong with this classic Brazilian sweet—brigadeiro! These delightful sweets are coated in festive sprinkles and packed with cozy flavors, making them the perfect way to wrap up your holiday menu!

Christmas Brigadeiro (Christmas Brazilian Truffles)
Christmas Brigadeiro are a classic Brazil dessert which is dressed up in festive sprinkles and the aroma of winter spices and orange.
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Christmas Brigadeiro (Christmas Brazilian Truffles)

Yay – huge thanks to the talented original creators of these recipes!

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