Brazilian Brigadeiros with Bourbon Vanilla

Name: Brazilian Brigadeiros with Bourbon Vanilla
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 24 truffles
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: Sweetened Condensed Milk; Unsweetened Cocoa Powder; Unsalted Butter; Bourbon Vanilla Extract; Chocolate Sprinkles; Finely Chopped Nuts (optional); Flaked Sea Salt; Powdered Sugar

A Decadent Twist on a Classic Brazilian Treat

Traditional Brazilian chocolate truffles infused with the richness of bourbon vanilla to elevate this indulgent dessert. Perfect for any occasion, these sweet treats melt in your mouth, offering a delightful blend of flavors that's hard to resist.

1 h 15 min
24 truffles
Easy

Ingredients

For the Brigadeiro Mixture

Sweetened Condensed Milk

1 (14 oz) can

Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

4 tablespoons

Unsalted Butter

2 tablespoons

Bourbon Vanilla Extract

1 teaspoon

For the Coating

Chocolate Sprinkles

1 cup

Finely Chopped Nuts (optional)

1/4 cup

For the Garnish

Flaked Sea Salt

Powdered Sugar

1 tablespoon

Preparation

Making the Brigadeiro Mixture

Combine ingredients

In a medium saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter.

Heat mixture

Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously to prevent sticking and burning.

Avoid overcooking the mixture; it can quickly go from thick to burned if left unattended.

Thicken and add vanilla

Once the mixture begins to pull away from the sides of the pan and forms a thick batter, remove it from heat. Stir in the bourbon vanilla extract.

Cooling and Shaping the Brigadeiros

Cool mixture

Transfer the mixture to a plate or shallow baking dish and let it cool to room temperature.

Shape truffles

Grease your hands with a little butter and roll small spoonfuls of the mixture into balls, about 1 inch in diameter.

Roll the balls in sprinkles immediately after shaping for the best adherence.

Cooking Process

Caramelizing the Mixture

Heat gently until it thickens and pulls away from the pan.

Cooling

Allow the mixture to rest at room temperature until firm enough to handle.

Rolling

Shape into balls and coat with sprinkles immediately.

Plating & Serving