Brazilian recipe
Easy & Quick Traditional Cajahzinho Recipe
Make delicious homemade peanut candy, the traditional cajahzinho, perfect for parties or to sweeten your day. A simple and fast recipe.
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Ingredients
400 ml whole milk
30 g chocolate powder
700 g granulated sugar
1 kg roasted and ground peanuts with skin
Granulated sugar for rolling
Roasted peanuts halved for decoration
30 g chocolate powder
700 g granulated sugar
1 kg roasted and ground peanuts with skin
Granulated sugar for rolling
Roasted peanuts halved for decoration
Where to find ingredients
Peanuts, sugar, and milk are found in most supermarkets.
Chocolate powder is also widely available in supermarkets.
Chocolate powder is also widely available in supermarkets.
Preparation method
- Roast the peanuts and let them cool completely
- Grind the roasted peanuts in a food processor or blender until a fine meal is obtained
- In a large bowl, mix the ground peanuts, granulated sugar, and chocolate powder
- Gradually add the milk, mixing with your hands until a homogeneous dough forms and begins to release oil
- Check the dough consistency: it should be firm enough to roll
- Shape small portions of the dough, forming the cajahzinhos
- In the widest part of each sweet, embed half a peanut to simulate the nut
- Roll the shaped cajahzinhos in a layer of granulated sugar
- Arrange the finished sweets on a platter
Observations
Cajahzinho is a classic Brazilian sweet, loved for its unmistakable roasted peanut flavor and texture that resembles the fruit.
This recipe is a homemade and uncomplicated version, ideal for those looking for a quick and delicious preparation. It's perfect to accompany coffee, be served at parties, or simply to satisfy that craving for a special sweet. With few ingredients and a straightforward step-by-step, you'll achieve an incredible result.
This recipe is a homemade and uncomplicated version, ideal for those looking for a quick and delicious preparation. It's perfect to accompany coffee, be served at parties, or simply to satisfy that craving for a special sweet. With few ingredients and a straightforward step-by-step, you'll achieve an incredible result.
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