La Dolce Rita: Sweet Life, Second Chances & the Art of Portuguese Pastry
From a struggling business to Portugal’s most beloved pastry CHEF — Rita Nascimento on YouTube fame, writing bestsellers, and fascinating tales behind Portuguese deserts.
In this deliciously inspiring episode of Podcast Portugal, we meet Rita Nascimento — the heart and hands behind @LaDolceRita on Instagram and La Dolce Rita on YouTube. A classically trained pastry chef turned bestselling author and digital creator, Rita has built a dream career teaching the joy of pastry to thousands across Portugal and beyond.
But her sweet life didn’t start with sugar and success — it came after a business that didn’t go to plan. Rita shares how letting go of what didn’t work made space for something even better: a life built on creativity, authenticity, and an unapologetic love of sweets.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
How Rita turned a childhood love of pastry into a thriving creative career
How she built a community of sweet-toothed fans through YouTube
The fascinating origins of Portugal’s most iconic desserts — many born in convents and nunneries
Her advice to anyone with a creative dream and a fear of starting
Whether you're a home baker, a creative soul, or simply curious about the cultural history of Portuguese sweets, this conversation is a sweet treat.
🎧 Listen now on Podcast Portugal — and don’t forget to follow @LaDolceRita and subscribe to La Dolce Rita on YouTube for more sugar-dusted inspiration.
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