Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Paçoca
A quick recipe for homemade paçoca with few ingredients. Learn to make this Brazilian peanut delight, perfect for parties and snacks.
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Ingredients
1 package digestive biscuits (approximately 200g)
1 can (395g) sweetened condensed milk
500g roasted and skinned peanuts
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 can (395g) sweetened condensed milk
500g roasted and skinned peanuts
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Where to find ingredients
Digestive biscuits are commonly found in the cookie or cracker aisle of most supermarkets. Roasted and skinned peanuts can be found in the snack or baking sections of larger supermarkets, or in bulk food stores. You can also find them in Latin or international food markets. Cocoa powder is available in the baking aisle of any supermarket. Sweetened condensed milk is a staple in most grocery stores, usually found in the dairy or baking sections.
Preparation method
- Roast the peanuts in a preheated oven or in a frying pan until lightly golden and aromatic
- Avoid over-roasting to prevent bitterness
- Let the peanuts cool completely after roasting
- In a food processor, add the digestive biscuits and the roasted peanuts
- Process everything until a fine and homogeneous crumb is obtained
- Transfer the peanut and biscuit mixture to a bowl
- Add the cocoa powder and mix well
- Gradually incorporate the sweetened condensed milk, mixing until the dough is consistent and moldable
- Spread the dough evenly in a small, shallow pan
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up before cutting
- Cut into small squares or use cookie cutters to shape the paçoca
- Serve and enjoy!
Observations
This homemade paçoca recipe is a delicious and practical adaptation of the traditional Brazilian sweet. Ideal for those who want to replicate the authentic peanut flavor at home with speed and few steps. The addition of digestive biscuits gives a unique texture and a special touch, while the chocolate powder complements the flavor.
Perfect for June festivals (festas juninas), snacks, or to satisfy that craving for a homemade sweet, this paçoca stands out for its simplicity in preparation, making it accessible to all skill levels in the kitchen. Serve as a treat or gift friends and family with this delicacy.
Perfect for June festivals (festas juninas), snacks, or to satisfy that craving for a homemade sweet, this paçoca stands out for its simplicity in preparation, making it accessible to all skill levels in the kitchen. Serve as a treat or gift friends and family with this delicacy.
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