Quick & Sweet: Traditional Brigadeiro Recipe Everyone Will Love Recipe
Traditional Brazilian Brigadeiro is a beloved sweet treat made by cooking sweetened condensed milk with cocoa powder and butter until thick and fudgy, then rolled into small balls and coated with chocolate sprinkles. This quick and easy recipe yields rich, chocolatey bite-sized desserts perfect for parties or everyday indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 20 brigadeiros 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 (14 ounces / 400 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Seasoning:
- 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. Whisk the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Cook Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium-low heat. Continuously stir the mixture with a wooden spoon to prevent scorching and promote even cooking.
- Thicken Mixture: Keep stirring consistently until the mixture thickens to a fudge-like consistency, which takes around 10-12 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when you can briefly see the bottom of the pan after dragging the spoon across its surface.
- Cool the Mixture: Carefully transfer the cooked chocolate mixture onto a flat plate. Spread it evenly to allow quicker cooling. Let it cool to room temperature, which usually takes 30-45 minutes.
- Prepare for Rolling: Once cooled, lightly butter your palms to prevent sticking.
- Shape Brigadeiros: Portion the mixture and roll it gently into small, uniform spherical shapes using your buttered hands.
- Coat with Sprinkles: Roll each chocolate ball in a shallow dish of chocolate sprinkles until fully coated.
- Presentation: Place the finished brigadeiros into individual paper or foil candy cups for a traditional and elegant presentation.
Notes
- Originated in Brazil as a beloved birthday party treat, this chocolate truffle-like dessert is a national favorite.
- Constant stirring prevents burning and ensures a smooth, glossy texture that’s crucial for perfect brigadeiros.
- Cool the mixture completely before shaping to avoid sticky, misshapen balls that won’t hold their form.
- Buttered hands make rolling easier and prevent the chocolatey mixture from sticking to your fingers.
Keywords: brigadeiro, Brazilian dessert, chocolate truffles, sweetened condensed milk dessert, party treats, chocolate sprinkles
