Description
Brigadeiro is a traditional Brazilian sweet made from condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter, rolled in chocolate sprinkles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate sprinkles (for coating)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, butter, and vanilla extract.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool for about 15 minutes.
- Once cooled, grease your hands with a little butter and scoop out small portions of the mixture, rolling them into balls about 1 inch in diameter.
- Roll each ball in chocolate sprinkles until fully coated.
- Place the brigadeiros on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set before serving.
Notes
- For a different flavor, try adding a pinch of sea salt or a splash of espresso to the mixture before cooking.
- Experiment with different coatings such as crushed nuts, shredded coconut, or colored sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brigadeiro
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg