Classic Brazilian Brigadeiro
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey delight of **Classic Brazilian Brigadeiro**, a bite-sized treat that's a staple of Brazilian celebrations! Made with just four simple ingredients—sweetened condensed milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, unsalted butter, and chocolate sprinkles—this easy recipe creates fudgy, melt-in-your-mouth truffles that are as fun to make as they are to eat. The magic happens when the mixture thickens over low heat, transforming into a creamy, decadent dough ready to be rolled into perfection. Coated in chocolate sprinkles and often presented in mini paper cups, these brigadeiros are a sweet sensation ideal for parties, gifts, or satisfying your chocolate cravings. With just 25 minutes of prep and cook time, plus no baking required, this authentic Brazilian dessert is sure to become a favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Sweetened condensed milk
- 3 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, and unsalted butter.
Place the saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir the mixture constantly with a wooden spoon to prevent it from burning.
Continue to cook and stir for about 10-15 minutes, or until the mixture thickens and you can see the bottom of the pan when you run the spoon through it.
Remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool for about 30 minutes at room temperature, or until it is cool enough to handle.
Once cooled, butter your hands lightly and scoop a small portion of the mixture using a teaspoon.
Roll the portion between your hands to form a smooth, round ball.
Place the chocolate sprinkles in a shallow dish and gently roll the brigadeiro balls in the sprinkles until fully coated.
Repeat the process with the remaining mixture.
Arrange the finished brigadeiros in small paper cups for serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1974 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.9 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.7 g | 239% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 198 mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 560 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 306.9 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 292.9 g | ||
| Protein | 37.9 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1180 mg | 91% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1820 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
