Brazilian recipe
Homemade Beijos de Moça Biscuits (Biscoitos beijos de moça caseiros)
A traditional recipe for crisp, buttery shortbread-style biscuits sandwiched with a rich, smooth chocolate ganache-style filling. Perfect for afternoon tea or as a thoughtful homemade gift.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup cornflour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
100g unsalted margarine
1/2 cup ground walnuts
100g dark chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons corn syrup
3 tablespoons whole milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
100g unsalted margarine
1/2 cup ground walnuts
100g dark chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons corn syrup
3 tablespoons whole milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients at local grocery stores or open-air markets in Malawi. Look for cornflour and all-purpose flour in the baking aisle. For high-quality chocolate, specialty food sections in larger supermarkets are recommended. If corn syrup is unavailable, a thick sugar syrup or liquid honey can be used as a substitute.
Preparation method
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cornflour, all-purpose flour, sugar, margarine, and ground walnuts until a smooth dough forms.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (moderate heat).
- Lightly grease and flour a baking tray.
- Shape the dough into small, uniform balls and arrange them on the prepared tray.
- Bake for approximately 10 minutes, or until the edges of the biscuits are lightly golden.
- While the biscuits are baking, prepare the filling: in a bain-marie (double boiler), heat the chopped dark chocolate, corn syrup, milk, and butter.
- Stir continuously until the mixture is thick, glossy, and smooth.
- Remove the filling from the heat and allow it to cool until lukewarm.
- Once the biscuits have completely cooled, join them in pairs using the chocolate filling.
Observations
Beijos de Moça are a classic Brazilian treat, cherished for their delicate texture and universally loved flavor profile. The contrast between the crumbly biscuit and the velvety chocolate filling makes them an ideal choice for any occasion, whether it is for a casual afternoon snack or for serving at special gatherings. This straightforward recipe allows you to easily recreate these delightful biscuits in your own kitchen.
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