What is Beijinho?

traditionally served at birthday parties and special events, Beijinho is a sweet Brazilian coconut candy. Candy, truffle type, is most often round shape. Although it is known to be served at children's parties, this confectionery is popular for both young and old.

The name of this small, sweet treatment in Portuguese means a small kiss. These children's parties are served small sweets, or docinhos , which are attended by the whole family, from grandparents, aunts and uncles and cousins ​​to the youngest children. All are included. Not only are these candies served, but they are packed in festive papers and are used as a birthday table decoration.

Beijinho is similar to the brigadeiro in the way it is made and in the shape. The basic folders of both candies are the same. Named after brigade general Eduardo Gomes, but the Brigadiero is always made of a skacha powder, while Beijinho is a coconut.

In order to mix Beijinho , butter, sweetened condensed milk and coconut before starting the cooking process. The mixture is heated on the stove over a low flame until it is smooth and contains no lumps. Candies is then formed by Valli -soup tablespoons into the balls. The coach is then covered with a large granulated sugar for a sparkling effect or covered with grated coconut. As a decorative piece, some decide to place one clove on the upper part of the candy before serving.

also known as Branquinho , which means white in Portuguese, the Pasta Beijinho is often consumed before rolling into balls. At this stage, it is also used to fill baked goods, as a filling between the layers of the cake or as a icing. This is done before cooling the paste, so it spreads more easily.

Beijinho is used to fill in dried plums. After the plums are filled, they roll into the sugar to be ODthey mined. This sweet treatment is called olho-de-scograph , which means the eyes of the mother. Together with Beijinhos , Olho-de-Sograph is served at parties and festive events.

Although this candy is quite simple, it is also sold in small specialized stores called Doceiras . These doceiras also sell Salgadinhos . Salgadinhos are small pastins and appetizers that are served together with sweet confectionery at traditional Brazilian parties.