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Delicious Beijinhos: The Brazilian Dessert That Charms

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Delicious Beijinhos: The Brazilian Dessert That Charms
Prep Time20 min
Cook Time30 min
Servings4 servings
DifficultyEASY
Calories545 kcal

Resumo para quem tem pressa

"Beijinho is a traditional Brazilian sweet made by reducing condensed milk, dry shredded coconut, and butter. Cooking over low heat concentrates the milk fat, forming a homogeneous, shiny, and moldable mass that detaches from the bottom of the pan. After cooling on a greased plate, the dough is rolled manually and finished with fine grated coconut and cloves on top. The result balances the sweetness of condensed milk with the coconut texture, being a classic at Brazilian parties."

Delicious Beijinhos: The Brazilian Dessert That Charms

O Que Você Precisa Saber

- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a silicone spatula so as not to burn the milk solids at the bottom. - Recognizing the point to roll when the dough completely releases from the bottom when tilting the pan at a 45-degree angle. - Cool the dough completely at room temperature before rolling into balls to maintain the consistency and firmness of the spheres.

Ingredients

Main Course

  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 100 g of shredded coconut
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Mais coco ralado para cobrir
  • Chocolate sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

Main Course

1

In a saucepan, place the condensed milk, shredded coconut, and butter.

2

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking to the bottom.

3

Cook until the mixture begins to pull away from the pan (approximately 10 minutes).

4

Pour the mixture into a greased plate and let it cool.

5

With the cold mixture, grease your hands with butter and take small portions.

6

Shape into small balls and roll in the remaining shredded coconut or chocolate sprinkles.

7

Place in paper liners if desired.

8

Sirva e aproveite!

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Chef Tips

- Prefer dry shredded coconut without added sugar to maintain the correct balance of the natural sweetness of the dough. - Grease your hands with a very light layer of butter or cold water to roll the balls without sticking to your skin. - Use paper cups number 4 or 5 to perfectly accommodate the candies molded with a weight between 15 and 18 grams.

Variations

- Spoonable Beijinho: remove the mixture from the heat 3 minutes before the rolling point and serve in small glass cups. - Beijinho with grape: wrap a seedless green grape in the center of each portion of dough before rolling in the coconut. - Toasted Beijinho: roll the molded sweets in shredded coconut previously browned in a dry pan until it gains an amber tone.

Substitutions

- O coco ralado seco pode ser trocado por coco fresco ralado fino, estendendo o tempo de fogo para secar a umidade. - A manteiga comum sem sal pode ser substituída por manteiga clarificada ou óleo de coco extravirgem prensado a frio. - O leite condensado tradicional pode ser substituído por leite condensado sem lactose mantendo o cozimento brando.

How to Store

Store in an airtight container in a dry and airy place for up to 5 days. On hot days, keep in the refrigerator for up to 10 days and remove 20 minutes before serving to regain softness.

Can You Freeze It?

Freeze the balls rolled in coconut (without the clove) on a baking sheet for 2 hours at -18°C and store in a sealed bag for up to 90 days. Thaw in the refrigerator for 3 hours before consuming.

What to Serve With

Serve with unsweetened espresso, black tea with citrus notes or compose a table of traditional sweets along with brigadeiros and cajuzinhos.

Frequently Asked Questions

Como identificar o ponto correto para enrolar o beijinho?

O ponto é atingido quando a massa se desprende completamente do fundo da panela ao incliná-la em 45 graus, formando um bloco uniforme que não escorre com facilidade.

Can I use grated fresh coconut in the recipe?

Yes, but fresh coconut contains natural water. The cooking time will increase by about 5 to 7 minutes for the liquid to evaporate and the dough to reach the shaping point.

What to do so the beijinho doesn't sugar in the pan?

Always cook over low heat and use a silicone spatula continuously. Avoid scraping the dry crusts formed on the edges of the pan into the dough during cooking.

Is the clove on top mandatory?

Clove gives the characteristic aroma of the traditional sweet, but its use is optional. If you prefer a mild pure coconut flavor, finish just by rolling the balls in shredded coconut.

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