Brazilian Brigadeiros

Name: Brazilian Brigadeiros
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 14 oz sweetened condensed milk; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles; 1/8 tsp salt

Rich, fudgy Brazilian chocolate truffles made by simmering sweetened condensed milk with cocoa powder and butter, then rolled in sprinkles. A beloved party treat that comes together with just a handful of pantry staples.

30 minEasyServes 2490 cal/serving

BrazilianDessertStovetopVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

14 oz sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles
1/8 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Combine 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, and 1/8 tsp salt in a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan.
2

Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a silicone spatula, until the mixture thickens and pulls away cleanly from the bottom of the pan, about 10 to 12 minutes. The mixture is ready when you can drag a line through it and it holds for a few seconds.
3

Pour the mixture onto a greased plate or baking dish and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm enough to roll.
4

Spread 1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles on a shallow plate.
5

Grease your hands lightly with butter and roll the chilled mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter, then roll each ball in the chocolate sprinkles to coat completely.
6

Place finished brigadeiros in mini paper cups and refrigerate until ready to serve. They keep well chilled for up to 5 days.

Questions

Can I make Brazilian Brigadeiros dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the sweetened condensed milk for a plant-based version of the same product; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Brazilian Brigadeiros ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Brazilian Brigadeiros?

Yes. As written it serves 24. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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