If you pay closer attention, you’ll notice that many traditional desserts you can find in Brazil have one ingredient in common – coconut. If you’re a huge fan of its delicious flavor, here’s a couple of sweet treats you should check out in this country.
Beijinho
Coconut holds a special place in the heart of every Brazilian, so it doesn’t come as a surprise that beijinho happens to be one of their most popular desserts. Simply put, these are your classic coconut truffles, made with condensed milk and grated coconut.
Quindim
This jello-like dessert is instantly recognizable thanks to its bright yellow color that it owes to egg yolks it was made of, but the list of its ingredients also includes sugar and ground coconut.
Cocada
This term is used to describe a wide variety of different desserts, but if you’re going to stick to their traditional recipe, cocadas are oven-baked treats known for their golden brown color and chewy and soft texture.
