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Brigadeiro

Brigadeiro is a delicious Brazilian chocolate truffle made with sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter, perfect for celebrations and easy to make.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Brazilian, Latin American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (about 14 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons butter plus a little extra for your hands
  • 1 pinch salt small but important
  • Chocolate sprinkles or your favorite coating

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add condensed milk, cocoa, butter, and salt to a small saucepan. Stir before you even turn on the heat so the cocoa doesn’t clump too much.
  2. Cook on low to medium low heat, stirring often.
  3. After about 10 to 15 minutes, the mixture thickens and starts pulling away from the bottom of the pot. When you drag a spoon through it, you should see the bottom for a second before it fills back in. That’s your sign.
  4. Scrape it onto a plate and let it cool fully.
  5. Butter your hands lightly, scoop small portions, roll into balls, then roll in sprinkles. Pop each one into a paper cup if you want them to look party ready.

Notes

Keep the heat low. Higher heat can burn the bottom before it thickens properly. Do not skip the salt. Cool it completely. Smaller balls are easier to roll and feel more like the classic treat.