Brazilian recipe
Creamy Chocolate Filled Biscuits (Beijos de Moça)
A traditional Brazilian treat, these delicate, crisp shortbread biscuits feature a rich, velvety chocolate centre. Perfect for afternoon tea or as a homemade gift.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup cornflour
1/2 cup plain flour
1/2 cup caster sugar
100 g unsalted margarine
1/2 cup ground walnuts
100 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
2 tablespoons glucose syrup
3 tablespoons full-cream milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup plain flour
1/2 cup caster sugar
100 g unsalted margarine
1/2 cup ground walnuts
100 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
2 tablespoons glucose syrup
3 tablespoons full-cream milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Where to find ingredients
Cornflour (cornstarch) and plain flour are standard staples found in any local grocery store baking aisle. Unsalted margarine and butter are widely available in the dairy section. Dark chocolate is best sourced from the confectionary aisle; opt for a good quality block rather than chips for a smoother melt. Glucose syrup can usually be found in the baking supplies or home-baking section of larger supermarkets, or at specialist baking stores. Ground walnuts are often in the nuts/dried fruit aisle, but you can easily grind raw walnut halves yourself in a food processor.
Preparation method
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cornflour, plain flour, sugar, margarine, and ground walnuts until the dough is smooth and uniform
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (medium heat setting)
- Grease and lightly dust a baking tray with flour
- Roll the dough into small, bite-sized balls and arrange them on the prepared baking tray
- Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the biscuits are lightly golden
- While the biscuits bake, prepare the filling by melting the chopped dark chocolate, glucose syrup, milk, and butter in a bain-marie
- Stir the mixture constantly until you achieve a thick, smooth, and glossy cream
- Remove the filling from the heat and allow it to cool until lukewarm
- Once the biscuits have cooled completely, sandwich them together in pairs with the chocolate filling
Observations
Beijos de Moça biscuits are a classic Brazilian sweet, cherished for their melt-in-the-mouth texture and irresistible flavour. This simple recipe combines a crisp, buttery biscuit base with a luxurious chocolate filling, making them a fantastic choice for everything from a quick afternoon pick-me-up to hosting special guests. This easy method lets you whip up these authentic treats in your own kitchen.
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