BEIJINHO DE CÔCO

Beijinho de côco ("Little coconut kiss" in Portuguese), also known as branquinho ("little white one"), is a typical Brazilian birthday party candy and the coconut version of brigadeiro. It is believed that they were originally called "Nun's kiss" and formerly made with almonds, water and sugar.

Serves 30
80 kcal per serving


Ingredients

• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 dl grated coconut
• 1 dl coconut milk
• 3 egg yolks
• Granulated sugar or grated coconut, for decorating
• Approximately 30 cloves, for decorating
• Approximately 30 pieces small candy cups

Method

1. In a medium pan cook the condensed milk, grated coconut, coconut milk and egg yolks over medium heat, stirring continuously, until it thickens enough to show the pan bottom during stirring.
2. Pour the mixture in a lightly greased dish and let it cool to room temperature.
3. Now you are ready to form the little balls. Remember to grease your hands with butter first!
4. Roll the balls over the granulated sugar or grated coconut, then place them in the candy cups and finally stick a single clove in the top of each ball as decoration.