How To Make Beijinho: Brazilian Coconut And Condensed Milk Balls

By Bhavana Verma

Ingredients

1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup shredded coconut
Cloves, for garnish
Granulated sugar or more shredded coconut, for garnish

Cook the mixture

Combine condensed milk, butter, and shredded coconut in a saucepan and cook on medium heat while stirring until the mixture thickens.

Cool the mixture

After reaching the desired consistency, remove it from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.

Shape the balls

Once the mixture is cool enough to handle, shape it into small balls with greased hands.

Roll in Sugar and Coconut

Roll the balls into sugar and coconut shreds.

Garnish

Place a clove on top of each beijinho and serve in small paper cups