Traditional Brazilian Brigadeiro is a classic, fudgy chocolate truffle made from sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, butter, and a pinch of salt. Rolled in chocolate sprinkles, these bite-sized treats are perfect for parties and celebrations.
Total Time:57 minutes
Yield:20 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
1 (14 ounces / 400 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons butter
1 pinch salt
Coating:
Good quality chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
Combine ingredients: Gather a small saucepan and combine sweetened condensed milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, a pinch of salt, and unsalted butter, whisking the ingredients until smoothly integrated.
Cook the mixture: Position the saucepan over medium-low heat, continuously stirring the mixture with a wooden spoon to prevent scorching and ensure even cooking.
Thicken mixture: Maintain consistent stirring until the mixture transforms into a thick, fudge-like consistency, which typically takes approximately 12 minutes. The mixture is ready when you can briefly see the bottom of the pan after dragging the spoon across its surface.
Cool the mixture: Carefully transfer the rich chocolate mixture to a flat plate, spreading it evenly to accelerate cooling and allow it to reach room temperature, which takes about 45 minutes.
Prepare to roll: Once the mixture has completely cooled and set, lightly coat your palms with softened butter to prevent sticking.
Shape brigadeiros: Using approximately a tablespoon of the mixture for each, gently roll the chocolate blend into uniform, small spherical shapes.
Coat with sprinkles: Delicately roll each chocolate ball through a shallow dish of chocolate sprinkles, ensuring complete and even coverage.
Serve: Place the finished brigadeiros into individual paper or foil candy cups, creating an elegant and traditional Brazilian dessert presentation.
Notes
Use unsweetened cocoa powder for the best rich chocolate flavor.
If mixture is too sticky to roll, refrigerate for an additional 15-20 minutes.
Butter your hands well to avoid sticking during rolling.
For a less sweet option, try using dark chocolate sprinkles or granulated nuts as coating.
Store brigadeiros in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for 1 week.
