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Silky Brigadeiro Recipe

Silky Brigadeiro Recipe


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  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 21 1x

Description

Brazilian chocolate truffles like brigadeiro delight palates with rich cocoa and condensed milk flavors. Sweet chocolate spheres rolled in sprinkles promise a simple yet elegant dessert experience for chocolate enthusiasts.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 tbsps cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsps (30 g) butter
  • 1 (14 oz / 400 g) can sweet condensed milk
  • 1 pinch salt
  • chocolate sprinkles (good quality)

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Combine sweetened condensed milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and unsalted butter in a small saucepan, whisking ingredients until fully integrated.
  2. Cooking: Position saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon to prevent burning and achieve uniform texture. Continue cooking for 10-12 minutes until mixture becomes dense and fudge-like, with the ability to glimpse the pan’s bottom when dragging the spoon.
  3. Cooling: Spread the chocolate mixture evenly on a flat plate, allowing it to cool and set at room temperature for 30-45 minutes.
  4. Shaping: Lightly butter your palms to prevent sticking, then gently roll the cooled mixture into consistent, small spherical shapes.
  5. Coating: Roll each chocolate sphere thoroughly in chocolate sprinkles, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
  6. Presentation: Transfer the finished brigadeiros into individual paper or foil candy cups, creating an elegant Brazilian dessert display.

Notes

  • Prevent Burning Carefully: Stir the mixture continuously and maintain medium-low heat to avoid scorching the delicate chocolate base.
  • Check Consistency Precisely: The mixture is ready when you can briefly see the bottom of the pan after dragging your spoon, indicating a perfect fudge-like texture.
  • Butter Hands Smartly: Lightly coat palms with softened butter before rolling to prevent sticky chocolate from clinging to your hands.
  • Chill for Perfect Shape: Allow the chocolate mixture to cool completely at room temperature for 30-45 minutes to ensure easier and more uniform rolling.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Desserts, Snacks
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Brazilian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 21
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 10 mg
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 16 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 10 mg