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Olho de sogra (‘mother-in-law's eye‘ in Portuguese) is a Brazilian candy, consisting of a ''
beijinho Beijinho ("Little kiss" in Portuguese), also known as ''branquinho'' ("little white one"), is a typical Brazilian birthday party candy prepared with condensed milk, grated desiccated coconut, rolled over caster sugar or grated coconut and frequen ...
'' candy inside a dried
plum A plum is a fruit of some species in ''Prunus'' subg. ''Prunus'.'' Dried plums are called prunes. History Plums may have been one of the first fruits domesticated by humans. Three of the most abundantly cultivated species are not found ...
(though some recipes include egg yolk). The final mix is rolled over crystal sugar. The name comes from the shape of the candy, which resembles an eye.


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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 ...
Brazilian confectionery Brazilian cuisine Foods containing coconut Plum dishes {{confection-stub