Nhá Holy Homemade

Making Nhá Benta, the famous chocolate-covered marshmallow candy, is easier than it looks!

Nhá Holy Homemade

Recipe by Caion Alves
Servings

12

servings
Prep time

40

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes

The result of this homemade Nhá Benta is sure to make anyone want to try it!

Ingredients

  • 300 grams of milk chocolate

  • 300 grams of refined sugar

  • 10 grams of unflavored gelatin

  • 1/2 package of Maizena biscuits

  • 1/2 cup (tea) of water

  • 1/4 cup (tea) of water

  • 3 egg whites

  • Vanilla essence to taste

Directions

  • In a pan, place the refined sugar, 1/2 cup of water and mix non-stop over medium heat until it boils and thickens.
  • Hydrate the gelatin with 1/4 cup of water, the vanilla essence and mix well for a few minutes.
  • Beat the egg whites with a hand mixer or mixer on low speed until stiff. 
    Add the gelatine mixture, beat on high speed until it cools down and reserve the marshmallow.
  • Place each cookie on top of the bottom of a cup or mold. 
    Then put a little marshmallow on top of each cookie using a pastry tip and leave them in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Melt the chocolate in a bain-marie or in the microwave every 30 seconds and pour over the marshmallow cookies. 
    Then leave it in the freezer for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the dessert when the chocolate is firm and the Nhá Benta units are ready to eat.

Recipe Video



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