Brigadeiro

Brigadeiro
Brigadeiro is a Brazilian dessert that is very similar to a truffle. This candy was created after Nestle introduced cocoa powder. It's name comes from a Brazilian politician. This candy is made of condensed milk, butter, and cocoa powder. This spherical dessert is then covered in coffee sprinkles. This creamy chocolate is very popular for serving at parties in Brazil.

Recipe:
Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk

Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and heat over medium heat.
2. Stir for about 10 minutes while heating.
3. Turn off the stove and let it cool.
4. Form into small balls.
5. Cover in coffee flavored sprinkles.
6. Serve or Enjoy!!!

Pavlova

Pavlova
Pavlova is said to have first developed in either New Zealand or Australia. It was created to honor the ballerina, Anna Pavlova. It is eaten during holidays and is very important to the cultures of both Australia and New Zealand. This light and airy dessert is the national dish of both countries. Pavlova must be a delicious dessert for both countries to claim it's invention. This dessert is made of a meringue topped with whipped cream, and fruits. Pavlova can be topped with any type of fruit, sorbet or even ice cream.

Pavlova Recipe
Ingredients:

• 4-6 egg whites
• pinch salt
• 8 oz. Castor sugar/sugar (equal parts)
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 2 level teaspoons cornflour

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
   
2. Grease pan and line with baking paper or use a non-stick baking pan.
   
3. Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until peaks form.
   
4. Continue beating while adding sugar, vinegar, and vanilla. 
   
5. Lightly fold cornflour into the mixture.
   
6. Place a spoon of mixture on the tray and make a hollow in the center.
   
7. If using an electric oven bake at 250 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 1/2 hours.
   
8. If using a gas oven bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes then change to 250 degrees Fahrenheit and let it bake for 1 hour.
   
9. Turn off oven and let cool in oven.
   
10. Top with whipped cream and fruit.
    

Arroz con Leche

Arroz con Leche
Arroz con Leche! This dessert is very common to spanish speaking countries. Although it was not invented by them they have created many variations of this sweet dessert. It was brought to Spain by the Muslims when they took control of the Iberian Peninsula. The Latin American rice pudding is made with rice, condensed milk and cinnamon. The Puerto Rican rice pudding is made with rice, coconut milk, sugar and cinnamon. The Brazilian rice pudding is made with rice, milk, sugar and cinnamon. The recipe for traditional arroz con leche is as follows.

Traditional Arroz Con Leche:

• Rice (1/2 cup)
• Milk (4 cups)
• Sugar (1/2 cup)
• A pinch of Salt
• 1 Lemon (or orange) zest
• 1 stick Cinnamon

1. Cook the rice with little water (don't put to little so that it dries)
2. While cooking the rice heat the milk with the lemon or orange zest, the sugar, salt and the cinnamon.
3. Before the milk starts to boil add the rice and set the heat on low.
4. Stir it from time to time to make sure it doesn't burn.
5. Let it cook for about 20 minutes or until cooked.
6. Add milk if it gets too dry.
7. Remove the cinnamon stick and zest, then serve.
8. Serve cold and store in the fridge.
Enjoy!!!

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