Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Paçoca (Paçoca)
A quick homemade paçoca made with just a few ingredients. Learn how to make this Brazilian peanut sweet, perfect for parties and snack time.
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Ingredients
1 packet cornstarch biscuits (approximately 200 g, the pack that contains 3 smaller units)
1 can sweetened condensed milk (395 g)
500 g roasted, skinless peanuts
2 tablespoons powdered chocolate drink mix
1 can sweetened condensed milk (395 g)
500 g roasted, skinless peanuts
2 tablespoons powdered chocolate drink mix
Where to find ingredients
Look for the ingredients in the biscuit aisle, the baking section, and the snack or bulk foods section of local supermarkets or neighborhood stores. If needed, substitute plain cornstarch biscuits for the maisena biscuits.
Preparation method
- Toast the peanuts in a preheated oven or in a frying pan until they are lightly golden and fragrant. Avoid overtoasting so they do not turn bitter
- Let the peanuts cool completely after toasting
- In a food processor, add the cornstarch biscuits and the roasted peanuts
- Process everything until you get a fine, even crumb
- Transfer the peanut and biscuit mixture to a bowl
- Add the powdered chocolate drink mix and mix well
- Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk, mixing until the mixture becomes firm and mouldable
- Spread the mixture evenly in a small, shallow tin
- Chill for about 30 minutes to set before cutting
- Cut into small squares or use cutters to shape the paçoca
- Serve and enjoy!
Observations
This homemade paçoca recipe is a delicious and practical take on the traditional Brazilian sweet. It is ideal for anyone who wants to recreate the authentic peanut flavour at home with speed and just a few steps. The addition of cornstarch biscuits gives it a unique texture and a special touch, while the powdered chocolate drink mix rounds out the flavour.
Perfect for celebrations, snack time, or whenever you are craving a homemade sweet, this paçoca stands out for its simplicity and ease of preparation, making it accessible to cooks of all skill levels. Serve it as a treat or give it to friends and family as a lovely gift.
Perfect for celebrations, snack time, or whenever you are craving a homemade sweet, this paçoca stands out for its simplicity and ease of preparation, making it accessible to cooks of all skill levels. Serve it as a treat or give it to friends and family as a lovely gift.
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