This Brazilian prune coconut candy (olho de sogra) consists of prunes stuffed with coconut kiss fudge balls. It’s gluten-free and easy to make… a must-have for parties such as Halloween and birthday parties, and also great for garnishing cakes!!!
Don’t freak out… No, these are not my/your mother-in-law’s eyes (olho de sogra, OHL-yoo dee SOH-grah in Portuguese)… I mean, at least not literally!
ABOUT PRUNE COCONUT CANDY (OLHO DE SOGRA)
These are Brazilian bonbons consisting of BEIJINHOS (coconut kisses) nestled inside a dried plum (prune), and then rolled in granulated sugar. The name is due to the shape of the candy, which is reminiscent of an eye. 🙂
I would say that this is Brazilian humor at its best!!! 🙂 Yes, just as in America, Brazilian mothers-in-law don’t have the best of reputations… But of course there are always exceptions!
So this can go two ways: If you have a wicked mother-in-law, these will remind you of her LARGE, EVIL eyes scrutinizing every little thing that you do. Go ahead and serve these for Halloween!!!
But if you have a great one, like I do, you will have a taste of her SWEET eyes. 🙂
Olho de sogra (prune coconut candy) are great to snack on (whether you are angry or happy), to serve at birthday parties and other events such as Halloween, and to give away as gifts. 😉 Yes, you can even give them to your mother-in-law if you wish!!!
HOW TO MAKE OLHO DE SOGRA (PRUNE COCONUT CANDY)
Mix well the condensed milk with the egg yolk. Stir in the coconut flakes and add the butter.
Cook in a medium size non-stick pan over medium heat (large burner), mixing often, until the mixture starts to show the bottom of the pan when you scrape it with your wood spoon (about 7 minutes).
This coconut kisses mixture should be thick enough to reveal the bottom of the pan for a couple of seconds before the mixture levels out again.
(SEE RECIPE BELOW)
Enjoy your rest of summer… serving and eating olho de sogra. You can also have a chuckle at her expense.
Will these will remind you of your EVIL OR SWEET mother-in-law’s eyes (olho de sogra)?
Olho de Sogra (Prune Coconut Candy)
Equipment
- stovetop
- pan
Ingredients
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14-ounce or 396 g
- 1 large egg yolk at room temperature
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter softened (plus more for greasing a plate and your hands)
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract optional
- Granulated sugar to roll bonbons
- 28 dried plums (prunes) choose the largest ones
Instructions
- Mix well the condensed milk with the egg yolk. Stir in the coconut flakes and add the butter.
- Cook in a medium size non-stick saucepan over medium heat (large burner), stirring constantly, until the mixture starts to show the bottom of the pan when you scrape it with your wood spoon (about 7 minutes). This coconut kisses mixture should be thick enough to reveal the bottom of the pan for a couple of seconds before the mixture levels out again.
- When the coconut kisses 'dough' is ready, remove from heat, mix in the vanilla extract, and spread mixture onto a greased plate.
- Let cool to room temperature. Use a 1/2 Tablespoon spoon as measurement and roll each measure into a ball with greased hands. Using thumb and index finger, mold each ball into a slightly elongated shape that will fit into the dried plums. Then, gently dredge each coconut kiss in the granulated sugar until totally covered. Set aside.
- Place the dried plums on a cutting board, and using a paring knife, open a slit or cut into the center of each from the top to ALMOST reaching the bottom. But be careful to NOT split the dried plums in half all the way through the bottom.
- Nestle a coconut kiss into the cavity you have cut into each dried plum. Mold gently with fingers to ensure a good contact seal between the edges of the prune and those of the coconut kiss. Place into paper bonbon cups.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Chris @ The Café Sucré Farine
Ha! I love the name, but I love these delicious looking treats even more. What a wonderful combination and your pictures are so enticing!
Denise Browning
Chris: As always, thank you! I have a lot of fun making these bonbons and also eating them.
I hope one day I become a great mother-in-law…May my sons-in-law have only great memories of me. 🙂
Rekha Vengalil
Hahaha I love the name 🙂 and they look delicious Denise!
Denise Browning
Thanks, Rekha!!!! It is Brazilian humor at its best… 🙂
Shashi
Haha – so love this post, Denise – love the recipe and the story behind these “mother-in-law-eyes! Added kudos that I can eat these when hungry or angry 😉
Shashi
Haha – so love this post, Denise – love the recipe and the story behind these “mother-in-law-eyes! Added kudos that I can eat these when hungry or angry! 😉
Denise Browning
I see… 😉
I am glad that this post put a smile on your face, Shashi!
Deb
What a great recipe! My mother-in-law would eat these delights with gusto and while enjoying the humor in the name!
Denise Browning
I am glad that you have a good mother-in-law — as I do! I hope she laughs while eating these…
Immaculate
I just love all your coconut snacks and this one is no exception. The only thing in I do not like prunes, what can I sub in place of prunes. Thanks
Denise Browning
Hi, Immaculate! Thank you!
You can use either dried apricots or dried figs instead of the prunes.
John@Kitchen Riffs
I love the name — and looks! — of these! Such great little morsels. Oh, and the flavor looks addictive too. Fun post — thanks.
Denise Browning
I am glad that you had fun reading this, John!
Liz
Oh, these look irresistible! That filling is right up my alley. Thank goodness I have a sweetheart of a MIL 🙂
Denise Browning
Good for you, Liz! I got a great one as well.
Juliana
Hi Denise, I remember this…and I have not had any since I moved to US, that means ages…somehow the combination of the sweet beijinhos de coco and the tart/sweet prunes is just delicious!
Hope you are having a great week dear 😀
Denise Browning
Thanks, Juliana! You described well the contrast of flavors. They compliment each other very well.
Likewise, my dear!!!
Little Cooking Tips
Can’t help loving such great simple recipes, with sweetened canned milk! As soon as Mirella spotted the sweetened milk in the ingredients this went on the list of things to try ASAP:)
We liked the funny name as well, the same goes here regarding mothers in law, it must be a universal issue:)
Beautiful work Denise, thank you!
xo
Panos and Mirella
Denise Browning
You said well, Panos! Mothers-in-law seems to be an universal issue although there are exceptions, fortunately! I hope Mirella tries these and enjoy. My hubby and I are crazy for them. If you don’t like prunes, you can use either dried figs or dried apricots instead. Thanks for your constant support. xx
Amira
Woow this is scarey 🙂 and perfect for Halloween hahaha. Thanks God that I have a sweet one. Mothers-in-law don’t have the best of reputations all over the world.
Denise Browning
Good for you that you gotta a good Mother-in-lay, Amira! Mine is good as well.
Sugar et al.
Ha ha ha..Denise, you cracked me up:-) Another little beauty from your kitchen. That close-up makes my mouth water…after dinner!
Denise Browning
Thanks, my dear! I am glad that you had fun reading this post. 🙂
Dedy@Dentist Chef
wow, definitely delicious and kinda hillarious name!!
the photograph is already tickle my taste buds….
Denise Browning
Hi, Dedy! Thanks… The name is quite funny but the bonbon is delish. 🙂
Raymund
I bet I would eat this non stop when given to me, looks really nice. I love simple sweets like this
Denise Browning
Thank you!!! they’re a family fave.
francesca
I reckon that’s a well known, international thing, Denise (Thank god, I like mine 🙂 Condensed milk + coco flakes.. yum!
Denise Browning
Good for you, Francesca!!! I also like mine…