For decades, bola de berlim fillings were limited to "com creme" and "sem creme" — with and without cream. Today, bola de berlim flavors extend as wide as a foodie’s imagination. We ranked our favorites (and least favorites), so you know which ones are worth it when you visit Portugal.

Use this guide to find the right Portuguese cookbook to help you recreate authentic flavors that reconnect you to your roots — or transport you back to a foodie vacation in Portugal.

Need help finding the perfect gift this holiday season? We scoured the stores and found the very best Portuguese-inspired gifts!