Beijinho ("Little kiss" in Portuguese), also known as ''branquinho'' ("little white one"), is a typical
Brazil
Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At and with over 217 million people, Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country by area ...
ian birthday party candy prepared with condensed milk, grated desiccated coconut, rolled over caster sugar or grated coconut and frequently topped with a clove.
Beijinho is the coconut version of the Brazilian
brigadeiro. When rolled, it can be covered with granulated sugar or grated coconut. Traditionally a single
clove
Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, ''Syzygium aromaticum'' (). They are native to the Maluku Islands (or Moluccas) in Indonesia, and are commonly used as a spice, flavoring or fragrance in consumer products, ...
is stuck in the top of the candy.
It is believed
that Beijinho was originally called "Nun's kiss" and formerly made with almonds, water and sugar.
See also
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Brigadeiro
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Cajuzinho
Cajuzinho (from ''caju'', "cashew"; literally, "little cashew") is a popular sweet with an almost ubiquitous presences in Brazilian parties. It is made of peanuts, cashew nuts and sugar and is shaped like a tiny cashew, although it does taste str ...
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List of Brazilian dishes
This is a list of dishes found in Brazilian cuisine. Brazilian cuisine was developed from Portuguese, African, Native American, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese and German influences. It varies greatly by region, reflecting the country's mix of ...
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List of Brazilian sweets and desserts
Below is a list of sweets and desserts found in Brazilian cuisine. Brazilian cuisine has European, African and Amerindian influences. It varies greatly by region, reflecting the country's mix of native and immigrant populations, and its contine ...
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Olho-de-sogra
References
Brazilian confectionery
Foods containing coconut
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