Beijinho de Coco (Coconut Little Kiss)
Description
Condensed milk cooked with butter and coconut flakes, formed into little candy balls makes this a favorite Brazilian recipe especially at birthday parties. Kids (and adults) love it!
Ingredients
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1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
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1 tablespoon butter, plus more for pan
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1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
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sweetened flaked coconut for decorating
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whole cloves for decorating
Directions
1
Bring milk and butter to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the milk has reduced to half and thickened, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in the 1/4 cup coconut, and allow to cool a bit before pouring into a buttered bowl. Chill in the refrigerator until cold, about 2 hours.
2
With buttered or oiled hands, form milk mixture into tablespoon-sized balls, and roll in coconut flakes. Stick a clove into each beijinho as decoration.