Best 5 Pacoca Recipes

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Pacoca is a traditional Brazilian dish made from roasted peanuts that can be prepared in a variety of ways and served at various times of the day. As a sweet treat, it can be enjoyed on its own or as an ingredient in desserts. In savory dishes, it adds a unique flavor and texture to main courses and side dishes. Additionally, pacoca is used in various sauces and dips, adding a rich nutty flavor. With its versatility and delicious taste, it's no wonder that finding the best recipe for pacoca has become a popular pursuit. This article will explore the different ways to make pacoca and provide tips on how to select the best recipe for your needs.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PACOCA



Pacoca image

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

9 whole graham crackers
1-3/4 cups dry-roasted peanuts
2 tablespoons sugar
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash Himalayan sea salt

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)



Paçoca (Brazilian Peanut Candy) image

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

1 1/2 cups peanuts, lightly salted
1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
3/4 cup manioc flour
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup condensed milk (as needed)

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



Pacoca image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h10m

Yield sixteen 1-inch-squares

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups lightly salted peanuts, plus more for garnishing
1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
2/3 cup manioc flour
1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk

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



Paçoca Chocolate Trifle Recipe by Tasty image

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

7 oz sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 can
10 fl oz milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 fl oz heavy cream
3 pacocas, peanut candy
7 oz sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 can
10 fl oz milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 fl oz heavy cream
3 ½ oz semisweet chocolate
8 fl oz heavy cream
5 oz semisweet chocolate
1 cup milk
12 oz graham cracker
peanut butter, crumbed

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



Nutella Pacoca Ice Cream Recipe by Tasty image

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

8 pieces paçoca
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups heavy cream
¼ cup chocolate hazelnut spread

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:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of your paçoca.
  • Toast the peanuts before using them. This will help to bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Grind the peanuts into a fine powder. This will help to create a smooth, creamy texture.
  • Add sugar and salt to taste. You can also add other spices, such as cinnamon or nutmeg, to taste.
  • Form the paçoca mixture into balls or logs. You can then roll them in toasted peanuts or coconut flakes.
  • Store the paçoca in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. It will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Paçoca is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a popular snack in Brazil, and it is also used as a filling for cakes, pastries, and other desserts. If you are looking for a new and exciting treat to try, paçoca is a great option. It is easy to make, and it is sure to please everyone who tries it.

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