Beijinho de Coco (Brazilian Coconut Candy)
Erica Dinho
Course Dessert
Cuisine Latin
- 1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons butter plus more for your hands
- ½ cup coconut flakes plus more for decoration
Place all the ingredients in a medium sauce pan over low heat and cook for about 12 to 15 minutes, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
Pour the mixture on a greased baking pan. Let it cool for at least 1 hour.
With buttered hands, make equal size small balls with the mixture. Roll each beijinho in the coconut flakes.
Place in baking paper cups and store in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
Calories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 5gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 31gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 52mgPotassium: 341mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 52IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 2mg