Pé de Moleque

Pé de Moleque is a traditional Brazilian dessert made with peanuts and jaggery or brown sugar. It's crunchy, sweet, and perfect for any occasion.
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Pé de Moleque

Ingredients - Serves 10

Let's Get Started

  1. Grease a large baking tray with butter and set aside.
  2. In a large pan, melt the jaggery or brown sugar over medium heat until it becomes a thick syrup.
  3. Add the peanuts to the syrup and mix well to ensure all the peanuts are coated.
  4. Stir in the butter and baking soda. The mixture will become frothy.
  5. Pour the mixture onto the greased tray and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
  6. Allow it to cool completely. Once cooled, break it into pieces.
  7. Your Pé de Moleque is ready to be served!

Dietary Info

  • Dish Type: Dessert
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Calories: 150
  • Fat: 5g
  • Carbs: 20g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Sodium: 10mg
  • Sugar: 15g