Olhos de Sogra (Mother-in-law’s Eyes)

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 6

Delicious recipe of Brazilian dessert Olhos de Sogra (Mother-in-law's Eyes) for your sweet cravings

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

198

Sugar

24g

Fat

Olhos de Sogra, which translates to Mother-in-law's eyes, is a delicious Brazilian dessert that consists of pitted prunes filled with a grated coconut mixture and rolled into small balls. This dessert is typically served at weddings and other special occasions. Its soft texture and sweet flavors make it a favorite for those who love coconut desserts. With its simple recipe, Olhos de Sogra can be a fun activity for the whole family, and you can get creative by adding different ingredients to the coconut mixture, such as chocolate chips or nuts.

Instructions

1.	In a bowl, mix the grated coconut, sugar, and egg yolks until combined.
2.	Add water to a pot and bring to a boil. Add the whole clove box to the pot.
3.	Add the pitted prunes to the pot and let them boil for 2 minutes.
4.	Remove the prunes from the pot and let them cool.
5.	Take one prune at a time and stuff it with the coconut mixture. Roll it carefully to form a small ball (about 1 inch in diameter).
6.	Repeat until all prunes have been stuffed and rolled.
7.	Enjoy chilled.

PROS

Olhos de Sogra is a soft and flavorful dessert perfect for those sweet cravings.
Easy to make and highly customizable.

CONS

This dessert is high in sugar content, which can be a con for people who are sensitive to sugar or are following a low-sugar diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this dessert is high in sugar content, the grated coconut provides a good amount of fiber and nutrients such as iron, zinc, and potassium. Prunes are also an excellent source of fiber and can aid in digestion. However, as with any sweet treat, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

	24 ounces large pitted prunes
	1 lb grated coconut ( I measured : one coconut yields about 1 lb of grated coconut )
	1/2 lb sugar
	2 egg yolks
	1/2 cup water
	1 box clove ( whole )