When you think of Brazilian cuisine, what comes to mind? While many of us probably associate this South American giant with well-known dishes and beverages such as feijoada and caipirinhas, what people don’t know is that Brazil is also a powerhouse at producing delicious sweet treats!
If you want to know which sweet to put on your list for your next trip to the land of samba or to the Brazilian bakery, here are three to keep in mind!
Brigadeiro
Made with condensed milk, cocoa, butter, and chocolate sprinkles on top, these small chocolatey candies are a favorite at parties and get-togethers. Their rich sweetness means that you probably won’t be able to eat a lot, but the ones you manage to get down will be oh-so-tasty.
Cocada
Cocada is a traditional coconut candy from Brazil. Creamy and rich, eggs provide the texture for this dessert which is a big fan for people who are fans of coconut flavor.
Cajuzinho
Are you a fan of nuts? If so, the Cajunzinho is for you! Peanuts and chopped cashews are combined with sugar to make a small candy ball which is shaped like a cashew and enjoyed by millions.
