Paçoca
Paçoca is a traditional Brazilian sweet made from ground peanuts, sugar, and a pinch of salt. It has a crumbly texture and a rich, nutty flavor. This vegan version is perfect as a snack or a small treat.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 45 min
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 301 kcal
Allergen information: may contain peanuts. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
- 250 groasted peanut, unsalted, skin on or off
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 0.5 tspsalt
Equipment
food processor · baking dish
The method
Step by step
- 1
Place the roasted peanuts, granulated sugar, and salt into a food processor.
Cook’s note: Ensure your peanuts are truly unsalted, or adjust the added salt accordingly.
- 2
Process the ingredients on high speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: The mixture will go from crumbly to a more cohesive, almost pasty texture as the oils are released from the peanuts. Do not over-process into a butter.
- 3
Continue processing until the mixture resembles a coarse, slightly damp sand that holds its shape when pressed.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Test by pressing a small amount between your fingers; it should stick together.
- 4
Transfer the mixture to a container or a small baking dish and press it down firmly with a spoon or your hands.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: For traditional shapes, you can use small cookie cutters or mold it by hand into cylinders.
- 5
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow it to firm up.
About 30 min
Cook’s note: Chilling makes it easier to cut and handle without crumbling too much.
- 6
Once firm, cut into desired shapes or simply break off pieces to serve.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: If it crumbles too much, you can press it together again.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 300.8kcal
- Protein
- 10.8g
- Carbs
- 23.3g
- Fat
- 20.4g
- Fibre
- 3.8g
- Sugar
- 18.3g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store paçoca in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.