Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Paçoca
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 plain biscuits (approximately 200g)
1 can (395g) sweetened condensed milk
500g roasted, skinless peanuts
2 tablespoons chocolate drink mix powder
1 can (395g) sweetened condensed milk
500g roasted, skinless peanuts
2 tablespoons chocolate drink mix powder
Where to find ingredients
Plain biscuits: Widely available in the cookie or snack aisle of most supermarkets. Look for brands of simple, unsweetened tea biscuits or digestive biscuits.
Sweetened condensed milk: Found in the dairy or canned goods aisle of any supermarket.
Roasted, skinless peanuts: Available in the nuts section of supermarkets, in bulk bins, or at specialty nut stores. You can also roast raw peanuts yourself.
Chocolate drink mix powder: Found in the coffee and tea aisle or the baking aisle of supermarkets. You can substitute unsweetened cocoa powder with a little extra sugar if needed.
Sweetened condensed milk: Found in the dairy or canned goods aisle of any supermarket.
Roasted, skinless peanuts: Available in the nuts section of supermarkets, in bulk bins, or at specialty nut stores. You can also roast raw peanuts yourself.
Chocolate drink mix powder: Found in the coffee and tea aisle or the baking aisle of supermarkets. You can substitute unsweetened cocoa powder with a little extra sugar if needed.
Preparation method
- Roast the peanuts in a preheated oven or in a skillet until lightly golden and aromatic
- Avoid over-roasting to prevent bitterness
- Let the peanuts cool completely after roasting
- In a food processor, add the plain 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 chocolate drink mix powder and mix well
- Incorporate the sweetened condensed milk gradually, 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 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 plain biscuits gives a unique texture and a special touch, while the chocolate drink mix complements the flavor.
Perfect for June festivals, 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, 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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