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Extremely addictive, this 3-ingredient Paçoca is one of Brazil’s most beloved treats. Very popular at the Festas Juninas, these candies are truly a peanut lovers dream!

Paçoca (Brazilian Peanut Candy)

peanuts

sugar

salt

Combine all the ingredients in the food processor....

Combine all the ingredients in the food processor. Pulse - stopping every now and then to open and stir - until the mixture is fine and resembles wet sand. Be careful not to overdo it, or you'll end up with peanut butter!

Fill a small round (or the shape of...

Fill a small round (or the shape of your choice) cookie cutter, firmly pressing down with your fingers until it is level and compact.

Carefully unmold, using your fingers to help each...

Carefully unmold, using your fingers to help each paçoca push through the cookie cutter.

Repeat with the remaining mixture to make around...

Repeat with the remaining mixture to make around 15 peanut candies total.

Enjoy! You can store them in an airtight...

Enjoy! You can store them in an airtight container at room temperature.

Passion fruit mousse is one of the most popular Brazilian desserts! Creamy, sweet and slightly tangy, it is easy to make and can be made with fresh or frozen passion fruit pulp.﻿

Passion Fruit Mousse

gelatin (8 grams)

water

heavy cream (290 grams, cold)

sweetened condensed milk (397 grams))

passion fruit pulp

Pulp of two fresh passion fruits (with seeds (about 1/3 cup))

Mix the gelatin and water in a small bowl, until the gelatin is hydrated. Microwave for 30 seconds (or heat on a double boiler) for the gelatin to melt. Cool slightly before using.

Combine the heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, passion fruit pulp and melted gelatin in the blender. Blend for 5 minutes.

Transfer the mousse to a large serving bowl or to 4 individual glasses. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours to set.

Top with the passion fruit sauce and serve!

Making the passion fruit mousse:

Combine the fresh passion fruit pulp and the sugar in a saucepan. Cook, over medium low heat, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture starts boiling. Lower the heat and continue cooking for another minute or two, or until it thickens slightly.

Let the sauce cool to room temperature before using or refrigerating to use later.

Making the topping:

This coffee brigadeiro is not only easy to make but also has a complex, deep chocolate flavor that will make you want more.

Coffee Brigadeiro

(120 milliliters) table cream

cocoa powder

(50 grams) 70% chocolate chips

soluble espresso powder

Cocoa powder

Grease a plate with butter and set aside.

In a medium non-stick pan, combine the sweetened...

In a medium non-stick pan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, table cream, cocoa powder, and salt over medium-low heat---always stirring with a spatula or wooden spoon.

Once the brigadeiro mix is warm, add the...

Once the brigadeiro mix is warm, add the chocolate chips and espresso powder. Continue stirring.

The mixture thickens after about 15 minutes, and...

The mixture thickens after about 15 minutes, and once you can run your spoon through the middle of it without it running back together for 2-3 seconds, it is done.

Pour the mixture into the greased plate, and...

Pour the mixture into the greased plate, and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

In the meantime, place the candy cups on...

In the meantime, place the candy cups on a serving plate and the dredging of your choice in a bowl.

Once the 1 hour is over, slightly wet...

Once the 1 hour is over, slightly wet your hands, put a tablespoon of the chewy mixture on your hands, and roll into a small ball. Cover with the dredging, and transfer to the candy cups.

Serve with a cup of freshly brewed coffee!...

Serve with a cup of freshly brewed coffee! Yum, enjoy it!

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