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Alternative names | Branquinho (in Rio Grande do Sul) |
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Type | Confectionery |
Place of origin | Brazil |
Main ingredients | Grated coconut, condensed milk |
Beijinho (Portuguese pronunciation: [bej'ʒĩɲu]; "little kiss" in Portuguese), also known as branquinho ("little white one"), is a typical Brazilian birthday party candy [1] prepared with condensed milk, grated desiccated coconut, rolled over caster sugar or grated coconut and frequently topped with a clove.
Beijinho is the coconut version of the Brazilian brigadeiro. When rolled, it can be covered with granulated sugar or grated coconut. Traditionally a single clove is stuck in the top of the candy.
It is believed [2] that Beijinho was originally called "Nun's kiss" and formerly made with almonds, water and sugar.