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Coxinha served with creamy garlic sauce
Crispy outside, creamy savory filling, served with garlic dip

Brazilian Coxinha with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
The secret to a great coxinha isn't just in the dough, but in what you dip it in. In Brazil, these snacks are often served with simple yet bold condiments. This garlic-citrus sauce (Molho de Alho) cuts through the richness of the fried dough with its acidity and raw garlic punch, refreshing your palate with every bite.
🕒 Prep Time 45 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 550 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Brazilian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Saucepan
  • Deep frying pan
  • Small bowl for sauce
  • Garlic press

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Make the dough: Boil the milk and butter, then add the flour and baking powder. Stir constantly over heat until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the pot.

2 ✓

Let the dough cool, knead gently, then stuff with your chosen filling and shape into teardrops.

Tip: Keep the dough thickness even so it cooks uniformly.
3 ✓

Bread the dumplings (egg wash, then crumbs) and fry in hot oil until golden brown.

4 ✓

While the coxinha fries, make the sauce: Crush the garlic into a paste and whisk vigorously with the olive oil and lemon juice. Add a pinch of salt.

Tip: If you whisk fast enough, the oil and lemon juice will emulsify into a creamy texture.
5 ✓

Serve the hot, crispy coxinha with the cold, aromatic garlic dip.

Recipe FAQ

The garlic is too strong, what can I do?
If raw garlic is too harsh for you, blanch the cloves in boiling water for 1 minute before crushing, or roast them first.
What filling should I use?
Anything you like! This recipe focuses on the dough and sauce pairing. Leftover rotisserie chicken, cheese, or veggies work great.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups Breadcrumbs
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil (for frying)
  • 1 cup Filling of choice (Shredded Chicken or Cheese)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (for the sauce)
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice