| Creator | Antonio Bergamo |
|---|---|
| Course | Dessert |
| Name italics | true |
| Place of origin | Brazil |
Maria-mole (ma'ɾiɐ 'mɔli; lit. 'limp Mary') is a dessert popular in Brazil that is similar to a marshmallow. Maria-mole's base ingredients are sugar, gelatin and egg whites. It is usually covered in grated coconut and made without the addition of any other flavors, although there are variations.[citation needed]
The dessert was created by Antonio Bergamo, a Brazilian candy maker of Italian descent. While trying to use leftover egg whites, he managed to make a firm meringue and decided to add gelatin to it. After the meringue was cool, he noted that it hadn't gotten as firm as he expected, and called it Maria-mole ("soft" or "limp" Mary).[1]
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References
- ^ "Maria-mole é doce inventado no Brasil" (in Brazilian Portuguese). GCN.NET.BR. Archived from the original on 2018-07-07. Retrieved 2018-09-09.