Brigadeiro Gourmet

Name: Brigadeiro Gourmet
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 1.5 cans sweetened condensed milk; 1/4 cup dark cocoa powder; 3 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao), chopped; 2 tbsp butter; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp sea salt (fleur de sel); 1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles; 1/4 cup cocoa powder (for coating)

Elevated Brazilian chocolate truffle with gourmet touches like dark chocolate, coconut, or Nutella. Silky, decadent bonbons rolled in sprinkles or cocoa powder.

35 minEasyServes 24120 cal/serving

BrazilianDessertStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

1.5 cans sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup dark cocoa powder
3 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao), chopped
2 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp sea salt (fleur de sel)
1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles
1/4 cup cocoa powder (for coating)

Instructions

1

In a nonstick saucepan over medium heat, combine 1.5 cans sweetened condensed milk, 1/4 cup dark cocoa powder, and 2 tbsp butter.
2

Stir constantly with a wooden spoon for 10-12 minutes until the mixture thickens, pulls away from the sides, and reaches a fudgy consistency. It should be dark brown and thick.
3

Remove from heat and stir in 3 oz chopped dark chocolate (70% cacao), 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp sea salt (fleur de sel) until the chocolate is fully melted and incorporated.
4

Pour the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and let cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes. It should still be slightly warm.
5

Once cool enough to handle, use a small spoon or ice cream scoop to portion the mixture into approximately 24 equal pieces.
6

Roll each piece quickly between your palms into a smooth ball. Work quickly, as the mixture hardens as it cools.
7

Place 1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles in one shallow bowl and 1/4 cup cocoa powder (for coating) in another.
8

Roll half of the brigadeiros in sprinkles and half in cocoa powder. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
9

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Questions

Can I make Brigadeiro Gourmet dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1.5 cans sweetened condensed milk, 2 tbsp 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.

How long does Brigadeiro Gourmet keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Brigadeiro Gourmet?

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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