Best 5 Pacoca Recipes
**Paçoca: A Taste of Brazil's Culinary Heritage**
Paçoca is a traditional Brazilian confectionery delight that has captured the hearts of many with its unique flavor and texture. Originating in the northeastern region of Brazil, this sweet treat is typically prepared using roasted peanuts, sugar, and salt, resulting in a crumbly, nutty, and slightly salty delicacy. Paçoca holds a significant place in Brazilian culture, often enjoyed as a snack, dessert, or even as an ingredient in other culinary creations. This article presents a collection of paçoca recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and skill levels, allowing you to explore the diverse culinary expressions of this beloved Brazilian treat. From classic paçoca recipes to innovative variations using different ingredients and flavors, this article offers a comprehensive guide to creating delicious paçoca at home. Whether you prefer traditional methods or modern twists, these recipes will inspire you to indulge in the delightful flavors of Brazil.
PACOCA
Pacoca (Brazilian peanut candy) is an easy treat that has only five ingredients! It's a popular sweet in Brazil, and after you try it, I'm sure you'll love it, too. -Francine Lizotte, Surrey, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 81 pieces (about 2 pounds).
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line a 9-in. square baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides. Place graham crackers and peanuts in a food processor; pulse until just ground. Add sugar; process 10 seconds. Add sweetened condensed milk, vanilla and salt; pulse until dough comes together., Press dough into prepared pan. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours or overnight. Lifting with parchment, remove from pan. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
PAçOCA (BRAZILIAN PEANUT CANDY)
This no-cook candy tastes somewhat like the inside of a Reese's peanut butter cup. It can be eaten on its own, or crumbled as a topping for ice cream or cake. (There is also a brazilian beef dish which people in the north of the country call "paçoca". It's more broadly known as paçoca de pilão to distinguish it from this candy.) Manioc is also known as cassava.
Provided by realbirdlady
Categories Brazilian
Time 15m
Yield 32 squares, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a food processor, finely grind the peanuts with the dry ingredients.
- Add a tablespoon of condensed milk and process for 30 seconds. Check if mixture is starting to come together by pressing some into a ball with your fingers. If the mixture will form a ball that stays together well, it's ready. If it is still too crumbly, add more condensed milk and process.
- Firmly press mixture into a square 8 inch by 8 inch pan lined with wax paper. You can also use greased cookie cutters (simple shapes) to cut pieces out of the candy, or press the candy into molds to shape it.
- Remove candy from pan by lifting out the wax paper, and cut into smaller squares.
- Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.3, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 1.6, Sodium 23, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 19.8, Protein 3.9
PACOCA
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h10m
Yield sixteen 1-inch-squares
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Line an 8- by 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Grind the peanuts, brown sugar and flour in a food processor. Slowly add the sweetened condensed milk until the mixture starts to come together. Check if the mixture is ready by taking a handful and pressing it into a ball with your fingers. The mixture should hold its shape. If it doesn't, add more sweetened condensed milk to achieve desired consistency. Turn out onto the prepared pan. Firmly press down on the mixture until it is level and compact. Let the mixture set up at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours.
- Turn out the candy onto a cutting board and lift away the parchment paper. Cut into bite-size squares. Serve on desired platter and garnish with chopped peanuts. Store in an airtight container.
PAçOCA CHOCOLATE TRIFLE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: sweetened condensed milk, milk, cornstarch, heavy cream, pacocas, sweetened condensed milk, milk, cornstarch, heavy cream, semisweet chocolate, heavy cream, semisweet chocolate, milk, graham cracker, peanut butter
Provided by Spencer Kombol
Categories Desserts
Yield 9 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small pan, pour the sweetened condensed milk, milk, cornstarch, heavy cream, and the paçocas. Dissolve the cornstarch in the milk before putting in the pan. Cook over medium heat and mix well until it becomes creamy. Set aside.
- Repeat the process with the chocolate pudding. Set aside.
- In a square tray, put a layer of graham crackers soaked in milk, then a layer of the paçoca pudding, then cover with the graham crackers soaked in milk. Add a layer of the semisweet chocolate pudding. Repeat until the tray is full.
- Melt the semisweet chocolate with the heavy cream on the microwave for 1 minute or until it melts completely.
- Spread the ganache over the trifle and refrigerate for 4 hours.
- Spread crumbled paçocas over the trifle.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1142 calories, Carbohydrate 126 grams, Fat 67 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 77 grams
NUTELLA PACOCA ICE CREAM RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: paçoca, sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, chocolate hazelnut spread
Provided by Alvin Zhou
Categories Desserts
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Crush 4 paçoca pieces in a bowl, then mix in the sweetened condensed milk to form a paste.
- In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold in the paçoca mixture until evenly combined.
- Transfer the cream mixture into a square baking dish, then crumble the remaining 4 paçoca over the top.
- Spoon the Nutella over the mixture in large dollops, then taking a knife, swirl the Nutella and paçoca into the cream with a figure-8 motion.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours.
- Enjoy!
Tips:
- Select high-quality peanuts: Choose plump and flavorful peanuts for the best paçoca. Freshly roasted peanuts deliver a more intense flavor compared to store-bought roasted peanuts.
- Roast the peanuts evenly: Spread the peanuts in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and fragrant. Stir the peanuts occasionally to ensure even roasting.
- Grind the peanuts finely: Use a food processor or a mortar and pestle to grind the roasted peanuts into a fine powder. The finer the powder, the smoother the texture of the paçoca will be.
- Use good quality rapadura: Rapadura, a type of unrefined cane sugar, adds a rich, molasses-like flavor to the paçoca. Choose rapadura that is dark in color and has a slightly sticky texture.
- Add a touch of salt: A small amount of salt helps to balance the sweetness of the rapadura and enhances the overall flavor of the paçoca.
- Shape the paçoca: Traditionally, paçoca is shaped into small, round balls. However, you can also shape it into bars or any other desired shape.
- Wrap the paçoca in plastic wrap: Wrapping the paçoca in plastic wrap helps to keep it moist and prevents it from drying out.
Conclusion:
Paçoca is a delicious and versatile Brazilian treat that can be enjoyed in various ways. Its unique combination of roasted peanuts, rapadura, and a touch of salt creates a delightful flavor profile that is both sweet and savory. Whether you enjoy it as a snack, a dessert, or an ingredient in other dishes, paçoca is sure to satisfy your taste buds. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, paçoca is a delightful treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
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