Bahia, Brazil
Bala Baiana
A Bahian coconut sweet coated in a thin amber caramel shell that cracks around the soft filling.
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Beijinho
Soft coconut and condensed milk truffles rolled in sugar or coconut flakes and topped with a clove, a classic party sweet.
Brazil
Cajuzinho
A peanut and condensed milk truffle shaped like a small cashew, coated in sugar and topped with a cashew nut, a classic Brazilian party sweet.
Brazil
Cocada
A chewy coconut sweet of grated coconut and sugar, cooked until golden and cut into squares or diamonds. Found across Brazil in many regional styles, from white and soft to brown and sticky.
Brazil
Doce de Leite
A thick, creamy milk caramel spread made by slowly simmering milk and sugar for hours until it turns golden brown and spreadable.
Brazil
Maria-mole
A soft Brazilian coconut marshmallow sweet dusted with grated coconut and sold in small squares.
Brazil
Olho-de-sogra
A Brazilian party sweet of coconut brigadeiro wrapped around a prune and finished with sugar.
São Paulo, Brazil
Paçoca
A crumbly Brazilian peanut candy of roasted peanuts, sugar and salt, pressed into small cork-shaped bites. Popular at Festa Junina and in São Paulo's interior.
Brazil
Pé de Moleque
A traditional candy made from roasted peanuts bound in molten rapadura or brown sugar, cut into rough, crunchy bars.
Brazil
Queijadinha
A small, chewy Brazilian sweet of grated cheese, coconut, sugar and condensed milk baked into a golden bite. Found at bakeries and snack bars.
Brazil
Romeu e Julieta
A classic Brazilian sweet pairing of goiabada (guava paste) with fresh white cheese, served as a dessert or snack. The salt cheese balances the dense guava sweetness.