Description
Brazilian chocolate truffles delight senses with rich cocoa and condensed milk magic. Sweet spheres rolled in chocolate sprinkles promise pure indulgence that connects you to Brazil’s cherished culinary heritage.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (14 ounces / 400 grams) can sweet condensed milk
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons butter
Seasoning:
- 1 pinch salt
Coating:
- Good quality chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- Gather a small saucepan and combine sweetened condensed milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, a pinch of salt, and unsalted butter, whisking the ingredients until smoothly integrated.
- Position the saucepan over medium-low heat, continuously stirring the mixture with a wooden spoon to prevent scorching and ensure even cooking.
- Maintain consistent stirring until the mixture transforms into a thick, fudge-like consistency, which typically takes approximately 10-12 minutes. The mixture is ready when you can briefly see the bottom of the pan after dragging the spoon across its surface.
- Carefully transfer the rich chocolate mixture to a flat plate, spreading it evenly to accelerate cooling and allow it to reach room temperature, which takes about 30-45 minutes.
- Once the mixture has completely cooled and set, lightly coat your palms with softened butter to prevent sticking.
- Using approximately of the mixture for each, gently roll the chocolate blend into uniform, small spherical shapes.
- Delicately roll each chocolate ball through a shallow dish of chocolate sprinkles, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Place the finished brigadeiros into individual paper or foil candy cups, creating an elegant and traditional Brazilian dessert presentation.
Notes
- Originated in Brazil as a beloved birthday party treat, this chocolate truffle-like dessert is a national favorite.
- Constant stirring prevents burning and ensures a smooth, glossy texture that’s crucial for perfect brigadeiros.
- Cool the mixture completely before shaping to avoid sticky, misshapen balls that won’t hold their form.
- Buttered hands make rolling easier and prevent the chocolatey mixture from sticking to your fingers.
- Traditional coating uses chocolate sprinkles, but you can get creative with coconut, nuts, or colored sugar for variety.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, keeping them fresh and deliciously indulgent.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg