Italian Straw: Easy and Irresistible Chocolate Recipe
Irresistible Italian Straw: Easy and Tasty Recipe
A italian straw is a traditional Brazilian sweet that wins over with the perfect combination of creamy brigadeiro and crunchy cookie. If you haven’t tried this delight yet, get ready to fall in love with this simple, quick recipe that pleases everyone. Ideal for desserts, parties, or simply to accompany that special coffee.
How to Prepare the Perfect Italian Straw
When searching for italian straw recipes online, it is common to find variations that are basically brigadeiro with broken maisena cookies, shaped into squares and covered with sugar. Although tasty, they often lack the texture and distinctive flavor that make this sweet unforgettable.
After several attempts, we found a special way to make it with heavy cream in the preparation, which makes the italian straw even softer, with an intense chocolate flavor and the perfect texture between creaminess and crunchiness.
This recipe is versatile, pairs well with tea or coffee, works great as a party treat, and is a great gift option. Moreover, it is very practical, with simple ingredients that are easy to find.
Ingredients to Make Italian Straw
- 1 can of condensed milk (395 g)
- 2 tablespoons of thick cream (50 g)
- ¼ cup of cocoa powder or chocolate powder (30 g)
- 25 g of butter
- 150 g of crumbled maisena cookies (without breaking completely)
- Butter for greasing
- Powdered sugar to finish
Italian Straw Preparation Method
Before starting, line a baking tray with greased parchment paper or use a silicone mat. Set aside.
In a heavy-bottomed pan, mix the condensed milk, cream, cocoa, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning or sticking to the bottom. This process should take about 20 minutes until the mixture darkens, becomes shiny, and starts to detach from the bottom of the pan, forming folds when stirred — this is the ideal brigadeiro stage for cutting.
With the brigadeiro ready, turn off the heat and gently fold in the crumbled cookies.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking tray, spread the dough evenly with a spatula to ensure a thickness of about 1.5 cm. Let it cool slightly for about 15 minutes.
Then refrigerate for at least 3 hours to firmly set the italian straw.
To finish, cut the sweet into squares of approximately 3 cm, even if they’re not perfectly straight. Next, roll them in powdered sugar and serve. They keep best for up to 3 days in a closed container, outside the refrigerator.
Tips for the Success of Your Italian Straw
- Brigadeiro stage: It should be firm enough to cut, but not too hard so it isn’t sticky and chewy.
- Cookie: Do not crumble completely to ensure the crunchy texture of the pieces.
- Greasing the pan: Use butter so the sweet releases easily after cooling.
- Variations: You can replace cocoa with chocolate powder or add chopped nuts for a special touch.
- Lactose intolerance: Use lactose-free margarine, condensed milk, cream, cocoa powder, and cookies.
Why Is It Called Italian Straw?
Although brigadeiro is a Brazilian creation, the combination of creamy chocolate with cookie resembles the traditional Italian chocolate salami, which has a crunchy texture similar to straw. Thus, the name “italian straw” is a loving way to refer to the sweet that unites these two delicious influences.
Other Delicious Chocolate Recipes
- Easy and Tasty Chocolate Fudge
- Traditional Chocolate Salami
- Quick Chocolate Truffle
- Crunchy Cookie with Chocolate and Caramel
Conclusion
This italian straw recipe combines simplicity and intense flavor to surprise anyone who tastes it. Soft, creamy, and with a crunchy texture provided by the cookie, it is perfect for any occasion and made with accessible ingredients. Follow the step-by-step instructions, pay attention to the brigadeiro stage, and get ready to see your guests asking for more. Try it today and bring this delight to your home!
