Description
Enjoy this delicious Brazilian peanut candy, a no-bake treat that’s easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Combining roasted peanuts, Marie biscuits, condensed milk, and peanut butter, this recipe creates a delightfully crunchy and creamy confection that’s chilled to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups roasted, skinless peanuts (unsalted preferred)
- 1 cup Marie biscuits (or plain tea biscuits)
- 1/2 cup sugar (reduce if using sweetened condensed milk)
- 1/2 cup crushed peanuts (for topping)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 can condensed milk (can substitute with coconut cream for dairy-free option)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
Other
- 1 sheet parchment paper (for lining the baking dish)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking dish: Line a baking dish with parchment paper to prevent the candy mixture from sticking to the surface, making it easier to remove after chilling.
- Grind peanuts and biscuits: In a blender or food processor, blend the roasted peanuts and Marie biscuits together until they are finely ground into a consistent powder.
- Add sugar: Add the sugar to the ground mixture and pulse a few times more until everything is thoroughly combined, forming a uniform base.
- Mix wet ingredients: Pour in the condensed milk and peanut butter, then mix well until the combination forms a dough-like consistency that can be pressed into the dish.
- Press mixture: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press it evenly across the bottom to create a compact, flat layer.
- Add crushed peanuts topping: Sprinkle the crushed peanuts over the surface and gently press them into the mixture so they adhere.
- Chill the candy: Place the dish in the refrigerator and chill for at least one hour, or overnight for best flavor and firmness.
- Cut and store: Once set, remove the candy from the dish using the parchment paper, cut into squares, and store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute coconut cream for condensed milk if you want a dairy-free version.
- Adjust sugar quantity according to your sweetness preference or based on the sweetness of your condensed milk.
- Use either creamy or crunchy peanut butter depending on your texture preference.
- Chilling overnight enhances the flavor and firmness of the candy.
- Store the candy in an airtight container to keep it fresh for up to one week.
