Photography and Styling by Catherine Frawley
Their name means ‘coconut kisses’ in Portuguese. They’re typical party sweets, but this version has plenty of coconut
Makes about 20
1 can condensed milk
150g desiccated coconut (plus 50g extra to coat the outside)
30g butter
1 Melt the butter, condensed milk and coconut in a large pan over a low heat.
2 Stirring continuously, the mixture will thicken after about 5 mins. It’s ready when you can drag your spoon along the bottom and it takes a 2–3 secs to reform. Pour onto a plate lined with greaseproof paper and chill for 1 hr.
3Using a teaspoon, form into small balls and roll in the extra coconut.
Their name means ‘coconut kisses’ in Portuguese – and just like the brigadeiros, they’re typical party sweets, but this version has plenty of coconut
Cook’s note: These truffles will keep in the fridge for 5 days.
The Coconut Kisses are just one of the recipes from our February ‘Gathering’ feature which is a fiesta style Brazilian feast. It also includes recipes for Brazilian Cheese Bread, Chicken Croquettes, Brazilian Barbecue Steak with Salt, Sauce a Vinagrete and, of course, Caipirinhas. The issue is in shops now.
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