Recipes
Maria Mole (Brazilian Coconut Marshmallows)
A traditional and much-loved Brazilian sweet, maria mole is famous for its delicious coconut flavor and wonderfully light, spongy texture.
Prep: 30 min0Yield: Serves 20
Ingredients
- •150ml boiling water
- •5 tablespoons water
- •1 1/2 cups sugar (255g)
- •1 packet unflavored gelatin (12g)
- •Shredded coconut (preferably unsweetened)
Instructions
- 1
Let the gelatin bloom in 5 tablespoons of water for 5 minutes. Add the boiling water and mix well.
- 2
Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add the sugar and beat for 5 minutes.
- 3
Transfer the creamy mixture to a pan lined with shredded coconut.
- 4
Spread evenly in the pan and sprinkle shredded coconut over the entire surface.
- 5
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 6
Cut into pieces and coat the sides with shredded coconut. Your maria mole is ready to serve.