Beijinho (Coconut Condensed Milk Truffles)

Name: Beijinho (Coconut Condensed Milk Truffles)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 20 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 14 oz sweetened condensed milk; 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut (for batter); 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/8 tsp fine sea salt; 2/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut (for coating); 20 whole cloves (for topping)

Creamy white coconut truffles made by cooking sweetened condensed milk with shredded coconut and butter until thick, then rolling the balls in more coconut and topping each with a clove. Plan ahead: the mixture must chill at least 1 hour before rolling.

30 minEasyServes 2095 cal/serving

BrazilianDessertStovetopVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

14 oz sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut (for batter)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/8 tsp fine sea salt
2/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut (for coating)
20 whole cloves (for topping)

Instructions

1

Combine 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut (for batter), 2 tbsp unsalted butter, and 1/8 tsp fine sea salt in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat.
2

Stir constantly with a silicone spatula, scraping the bottom and sides. Cook until the mixture thickens, pulls away from the pan sides, and holds its shape when a line is drawn through it - about 10 to 12 minutes.
3

Scrape the mixture onto a lightly buttered plate. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
4

Spread 2/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut (for coating) on a shallow plate.
5

Lightly grease your palms with butter. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of chilled mixture and roll into a smooth ball. Roll in sweetened shredded coconut (for coating) to coat completely, then press one whole cloves (for topping) on top of each ball as a garnish.
6

Place in paper candy cups and refrigerate until serving. Beijinhos keep refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Questions

Can I make Beijinho (Coconut Condensed Milk Truffles) dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the sweetened condensed milk for a plant-based version of the same product; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Beijinho (Coconut Condensed Milk Truffles) ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Beijinho (Coconut Condensed Milk Truffles)?

Yes. As written it serves 20. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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