Creamy Brazilian Brigadeiro

Name: Creamy Brazilian Brigadeiro
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 24 pieces
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles; Optional: shredded coconut or chopped nuts

Traditional Chocolate Fudge Balls

Enjoy the rich and creamy texture of Brazil's favorite sweet treat with this classic brigadeiro recipe infused with cacao and condensed milk.

45 min
24 pieces
Easy

Ingredients

For the Brigadeiro Mixture

1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Coating

1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles

Optional: shredded coconut or chopped nuts

Preparation

Preparing the Brigadeiro Mixture

Combine Ingredients

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

Cook Over Medium Heat

Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously to combine ingredients well.

Stir continuously to prevent the mixture from sticking and burning.

Cook Until Thickened

Continue stirring until the mixture starts to pull away from the sides of the saucepan, about 10-15 minutes.

Preparing the Coating & Shaping

Cool the Mixture

Remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool for 20 minutes.

Prepare Coating

Spread chocolate sprinkles (or desired coating) onto a plate.

Shape into Balls

Once cooled, butter your hands slightly, scoop out teaspoon-sized amounts of the mixture, and roll them into balls.

If the mixture is too sticky, lightly butter your hands to prevent sticking.

Cooking Process

Cooking the Mixture

Stir the ingredients continuously over medium heat until thickened.

Cooling the Mixture

Let it cool to a manageable temperature before shaping.

Coating the Balls

Roll the formed balls in your choice of coating, pressing gently to adhere.

Plating & Serving