List of Brazilian sweets and desserts

From WikiMD's Food, Medicine & Wellness Encyclopedia

List of Brazilian Sweets and Desserts is a compilation of various traditional and popular sweets and desserts that originate from Brazil. The country's diverse cultural heritage, which includes influences from Native Brazilian, Portuguese, African, and immigrant populations, has resulted in a rich and varied sweets and desserts repertoire.

Traditional Brazilian Sweets and Desserts[edit | edit source]

Brigadeiro is a traditional Brazilian dessert that is made from condensed milk, cocoa powder, butter, and chocolate sprinkles. It is a popular treat at children's birthday parties and other celebrations.

Beijinho is another popular Brazilian sweet made from condensed milk and coconut. It is often served at birthday parties and other festive occasions.

Quindim is a dessert of African origin that is made from sugar, egg yolks, and ground coconut. It has a bright yellow color and a custard-like consistency.

Romeu e Julieta is a classic Brazilian dessert that pairs guava paste and Minas cheese. The combination of sweet and salty flavors is a characteristic feature of this dessert.

Pé-de-moleque is a traditional Brazilian sweet made from peanuts and jaggery or molasses. Its name translates to "boy's foot" in English, which is said to refer to the rough and uneven texture of the sweet.

Canjica is a dessert made from white corn kernels, milk, sugar, and cinnamon. It is typically served during the Festa Junina, a traditional Brazilian festival.

Cajuzinho is a peanut and cashew nut sweet that is shaped like a small cashew fruit. It is a popular treat at children's birthday parties and other celebrations.

Pudim de leite condensado is a Brazilian version of the classic flan or caramel custard. It is made from condensed milk, eggs, and sugar, and is typically served with a caramel sauce.

Doce de leite is a sweet milk-based sauce that is similar to dulce de leche. It is often used as a filling or topping for cakes, cookies, and other desserts.

Cocada is a traditional Brazilian sweet made from coconut and sugar. It can be found in various forms, including soft and creamy or hard and chewy.

See Also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

External Links[edit | edit source]


Wiki.png

Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index‏‎ - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes

Search WikiMD


Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) available.
Advertise on WikiMD

WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.

Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.


Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD