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

30 minEasyServes 2490 cal/serving

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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.

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Questions

What is Brazilian Brigadeiros?

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. This reference files it under Brazilian dessert: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 30 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Brazilian Brigadeiros?

As written, 30 minutes: 15 of prep and 15 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 3, 1 hour. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

What should Brazilian Brigadeiros look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until firm enough to roll.

What can I use instead of sweetened condensed milk in Brazilian Brigadeiros?

The entry for Brazilian Brigadeiros calls for 14 oz sweetened condensed milk. In its place: There is no quick swap. Simmer two cups of milk with two thirds of a cup of sugar until reduced by half, about 35 minutes.

Is Brazilian Brigadeiros gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Brazilian Brigadeiros is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the sprinkles.

How many carbs are in Brazilian Brigadeiros?

One serving (the recipe makes 24) has 11 g of carbohydrate in about 90 calories, with 1 g protein and 4 g fat, plus 19 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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