So, I have decided to have a little fun with today’s blog entry. It’s summer, which means it’s fire pit and camping season here in New England. So I decided to think a bit outside the box and merge the Portuguese and American cultures together in a fun and simple way… The Portuguese being the Bolacha Maria cookie… The American being the time-tested camp fire favorite, the s’more.
Now unlike my earlier s’more posting (Peep S’Mores) this post will involve real fire and bona-fide marshmallow roasting technique. You will need to get ahold of three ingredients… regular size marshmallows… none of those crazy giant marshmallow, no colors or crazy flavors… just plain ole marshmallows. You will also need a package of Bolacha Maria cookies and a Hershey’s bar.
Let’s get started!
I like to use two marshmallows for my s’mores, no matter if they are American style with graham crackers or Portuguese style with a Bolacha Maria Cookie.
Now the trick here is not to place your marshmallow directly on the fire… you want to gently toast your marshmallow over the coals.
Constantly rotate your marshmallow over those coals and you will get a well toasted marshmallow perfect for building your s’more!
Place your Bolacha Maria cookie down on a plate.
Unwrap a chocolate bar, cut in half.
Place the chocolate bar half on top of the cookie.
Add your toasted marshmallow on top of your chocolate bar.
Recipe for “Portuguese Style’ S’Mores:
(serves 1)
2 Bolacha Maria Cookies
2 marshmallow, Toasted
1/2 regular size chocolate bar
Directions:
Toast marshmallow slowly over hot coals. Then start stacking as follows: One Maria cookie, one piece of chocolate and then the marshmallows and top it off with the Maria cookie. Enjoy!
***The Portuguese American Mom is in no way suggesting that this is a traditional Portuguese recipe… this is entirely the an adaptaion of a classic American treat by The Portuguese American Mom