Beijinho
Indulge in the sweet charm of *Beijinho*, a classic Brazilian coconut treat that's perfect for special occasions or a delightful homemade snack. Made with a rich blend of sweetened condensed milk, creamy butter, and desiccated coconut, these bite-sized confections are cooked to perfection, rolled in coconut and sugar, and crowned with a decorative clove for a hint of elegance. Ready in under an hour, with only 15 minutes of prep time, this no-bake dessert is as easy to make as it is delicious. Whether you’re serving them at a party or gifting them as a sweet surprise, *Beijinhos* are guaranteed to impress with their melt-in-your-mouth texture and tropical flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 395 grams Sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Desiccated coconut
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 20 pieces Whole cloves
- 50 grams Additional desiccated coconut (for rolling)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, unsalted butter, and 100 grams of desiccated coconut.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and continuously stir the mixture with a wooden spoon to prevent it from sticking to the bottom.
Continue stirring and cooking the mixture for approximately 10-15 minutes, until it thickens and starts to pull away from the sides of the saucepan.
Once the mixture reaches the desired consistency, remove it from the heat and let it cool to room temperature. You can speed up the cooling process by transferring it to a bowl and placing it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
Once cooled, lightly butter your hands and begin shaping the mixture into small balls, approximately the size of a tablespoon each.
Roll each ball in the additional desiccated coconut until fully coated.
Then, roll the coconut-coated balls in the granulated sugar to give them a nice sugary coating.
Garnish each beijinho with a whole clove pressed gently into the top for a traditional touch.
Repeat these steps until all the mixture is used up.
Serve the beijinhos on a platter or in small decorative candy cups for an attractive presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2849 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.1 g | 200% | |
| Saturated Fat | 121.5 g | 608% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 196 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 566 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 352.2 g | 128% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.0 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 325.8 g | ||
| Protein | 42.0 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1179 mg | 91% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 2314 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
