Beetroot without gelatine or colourants, with natural color from the beetroot – it provides the colour, not the flavour
A wonderful dessert with an attractive and completely natural colour, without colorings or gelatine: the beetroot really adds the color here.
Recipe for 4 people.
Classic (no restrictions), Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Preparation: 00:35 + pause time + winding time
Interval: 2:00
TOOLS
1 pan(es), 1 non-metallic bowl(s) (deep with lid + 1 support plate (optional),), 1 potato peeler (optional), 1 auxiliary bowl or plate, 10 candy molds ( , small – see recipe to adjust quantities), 1 colander or sieve
EQUIPMENT
conventional + blender, food processor or mixer + microwave
METERS
cup = 240 ml, spoon = 15 ml, teaspoon = 10 ml, teaspoon = 5 ml
BICHO DE PÉ Ingredients
– 1 can(s) of condensed milk
– 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
– 1/2 cup(s) red beetroot, peeled and cut into medium cubes
Ingredients TO FINISH
– crystalline sugar to taste
PREPARATION:
- The recipe for 4 people yields 20 units of approximately 15 g each (with the addition of sugar the sweets should weigh approximately 18 g).
- Use small cake molds.
- Start by cooking the beetroot (see preparation).
- Set aside the other ingredients and utensils for the recipe.
PREPARATION:
Beets (do this step before starting pre-preparation):
- Wash and peel the beetroot.
- Cut into medium cubes and place in a deep non-metallic bowl (supported on a plate – optional) that can be heated in the microwave.
- Cover with water, cover with a flat plate and cook, on high power, for about 5 minutes – this time depends on the size of the beetroot cubes, the quantity you are preparing and the power of the microwave – monitor the cooking.
- If necessary, gradually increase the time until the beetroot is cooked (for 1 whole beetroot it took 10 minutes on high power).
- When the beetroot is very soft, drain and transfer to the blender jar or food processor or blender and blend until smooth and pureed.
- Book.
Bicho de Pé – Pasta:
- Place the condensed milk and butter in a pan.
- Place over low heat and stir until the butter melts.
- Add the red beetroot puree and mix well.
- Continue stirring and when the mixture has thickened and reached the rolling point (to find out if it is at the right point, tilt the pan a little and see if the mixture comes away from the bottom) turn off the heat.
- Transfer the standing animal to a lightly greased baking dish or deep bowl, cover with cling film and leave to cool to room temperature until firm.
Bicho de Pé – Curl:
- Open the paper molds and place them on a serving plate or other dish of your choice.
- Place the final granulated sugar on a plate or deep bowl.
- Wet your hands with a little water.
- Take a part of the dough (1 teaspoon) and roll it into a ball, or weigh the balls with approximately 15 g.
- Roll the balls in crystalline sugar and place them in the molds.
- Repeat the operation with the rest of the dough.
FINALIZATION AND ASSEMBLY:
- Preserve the animal(s) standing in the refrigerator.
- Remove 1 hour before serving.
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Source: Terra

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