Category: Sweets

Cajuzinho (Cashew Balls)

Cajuzinho (Cashew Balls)

“Cajuzinho”, is the diminutive of “caju” (cashew), even though it is made of peanuts. It is one of the famous “docinhos de Leite Moça” that made their first appearance in the middle of the 20Th Century. They soon became popular and they are essential for…

Camafeu de nozes (Walnut Cameo)

Camafeu de nozes (Walnut Cameo)

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO “Camafeu de nozes” is one of the famous “docinhos de Leite Moça” (sweetened condensed milk sweetmeats) that made their first appearance in the middle of the 20Th Century. These typical Brazilian sweets are served at all kinds of party.The…

Canjica (Creamy Hominy Pudding)

Canjica (Creamy Hominy Pudding)

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO There is some controversy over the origin of “canjica” – whether it is an African or a native American preparation – but it has certainly become a traditional Brazilian sweet. It can be served as a dessert or a…

Cartola Pernambucana (Banana with Cheese Dessert)

Cartola Pernambucana (Banana with Cheese Dessert)

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO The “Cartola Pernambuca” (“cartola” means top hat) is a traditional dessert of the state of Pernambuco. “Cartola” hold the title of “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Pernambuco State” (Law n° 13.751 of April 2009).The “Cartola” is made with banana and…

Cocada (Coconut Sweet)

Cocada (Coconut Sweet)

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO The “cocada” is a rustic sweet made with coconut and sugar. It has arrived in Brazil as a ritual dish – “comida dos orixás” (food of the gods) – of “Candomblé”, religion brought by “Yorubas”, the African ethnic group…

Cocada com ovos (Sweet Coconut Cream with Eggs)

Cocada com ovos (Sweet Coconut Cream with Eggs)

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO The “cocada com ovos” is a creamy version of the traditional “cocada”, a rustic sweet made with grated coconut and sugar. The Sweet Coconut Cream is a very rich and a very tasty recipe. It can be served as…

Creme de abacate (Sweet Avocado Cream)

Creme de abacate (Sweet Avocado Cream)

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO The sweet avocado cream, such as chopped or crushed avocado flesh (with a bit of lime juice and sugar) and avocado smoothie, are peculiarities of Brazilian cuisine, considering that, almost all over the world, avocado is used in salty…

Cuca de banana (Sweet bread filled with banana)

Cuca de banana (Sweet bread filled with banana)

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO “Cuca” is a sweet bread of German origin, typical of Southern Brazil. “Cuca” can be filled with banana, apple, grapes, berries, “goiabada” and “dulce de leche”. The name of the recipe is probably derived from the German “kuchen”, meaning…