Beijinhos (Little Kisses)
This Brazilian specialty is a light treat just right for Valentine's Day. Makes about two dozen kisses.
Place the condensed milk and butter in a heavy saucepan. Cook on low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened - about 25 minutes.
Pour the thickened mixture onto a lightly buttered plate, and cool completely. Meanwhile, toast the coconut and set aside.
To assemble, lightly butter your hands. Take about half a tablespoon of the cooled mixture and wrap a grape in it, rolling it between your hands until it becomes a small ball.
Toss the kisses in coconut and place on a plate or in small paper liners.
Keep refrigerated until ready to eat.
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 ounces desiccated coconut, lightly toasted
- About 2 dozen seedless green grapes, washed and dried
Directions:
Place the condensed milk and butter in a heavy saucepan. Cook on low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened - about 25 minutes.
Pour the thickened mixture onto a lightly buttered plate, and cool completely. Meanwhile, toast the coconut and set aside.
To assemble, lightly butter your hands. Take about half a tablespoon of the cooled mixture and wrap a grape in it, rolling it between your hands until it becomes a small ball.
Toss the kisses in coconut and place on a plate or in small paper liners.
Keep refrigerated until ready to eat.
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