Beijinho
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| Origin | |
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| Alternative name(s) | Branquinho |
| Place of origin | Brazil |
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| Type | Confectionery |
| Main ingredient(s) | Grated coconut, condensed milk |
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Beijinho ("Little kiss" in Portuguese), also known as branquinho ("little white one"), is a typical Brazilian birthday party candy prepared with condensed milk, grated desiccated coconut, rolled over caster sugar or grated coconut and 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[1] that Beijinho was originally called "Nun's kiss" and formerly made with almonds, water and sugar.
