Creamy Brazilian Brigadeiro
Enjoy the rich and creamy texture of Brazil's favorite sweet treat with this classic brigadeiro recipe infused with cacao and condensed milk.
Preparation
Get these tasks done before you start cooking.
Preparing the Brigadeiro Mixture
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, butter, and salt.
- 2
Cook Over Medium Heat
Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously to combine ingredients well.
Tip: Stir continuously to prevent the mixture from sticking and burning.
- 3
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
- 1
Cool the Mixture
Remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool for 20 minutes.
- 2
Prepare Coating
Spread chocolate sprinkles (or desired coating) onto a plate.
- 3
Shape into Balls
Once cooled, butter your hands slightly, scoop out teaspoon-sized amounts of the mixture, and roll them into balls.
Tip: If the mixture is too sticky, lightly butter your hands to prevent sticking.
How to Make Creamy Brazilian Brigadeiro
Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings
- 1
Cooking the Mixture
Stir the ingredients continuously over medium heat until thickened.
- 2
Cooling the Mixture
Let it cool to a manageable temperature before shaping.
- 3
Coating the Balls
Roll the formed balls in your choice of coating, pressing gently to adhere.
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