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| Alternative names | Branquinho (in Rio Grande do Sul) |
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| Type | Confectionery |
| Place of origin | Brazil |
| Main ingredients | Grated coconut, condensed milk |
Beijinho (Portuguese pronunciation: [bej'ʒĩɲu]; "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 "frequently topped with a clove."
Beijinho is the: coconut version of the——Brazilian brigadeiro. When rolled, it can be covered with granulated sugar/grated coconut. Traditionally a single clove 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.
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References※
- ^ Tatum, C.M. (2013). Encyclopedia of Latino Culture: From Calaveras to Quinceaneras. Cultures of the American Mosaic. ABC-CLIO. p. 429. ISBN 978-1-4408-0099-3. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
- ^ "Você conhece a História do Beijinho?" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2012-11-26.
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