Vida Recetas Editorial
The brigadeiro is an iconic Brazilian sweet, famous for its creamy texture and intense chocolate flavor. This candy, traditionally served at birthday parties, is irresistible and surprisingly easy to make at home. With only three basic ingredients —sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter— you can create these little balls that win everyone over.
Its popularity is due to its simplicity and indulgent taste. It's the perfect sweet for those looking for a quick dessert without complications. Moreover, it's an ideal recipe to make with kids, as rolling the balls is fun and simple.
Although the classic version is coated with chocolate sprinkles, you can customize your brigadeiros with shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or even colorful sprinkles. You can also shape them like truffles and present them in paper cups for an elegant finish. If you're a chocolate lover, this sweet will become your favorite treat.
Prep
30 min
Servings
20
In a non-stick saucepan, add the cocoa powder, sweetened condensed milk, and butter.
Cook the mixture over low to medium heat, stirring continuously to prevent it from sticking to the pan.
Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture thickens and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
Remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool slightly.
Grease your hands with a bit of butter or oil to prevent sticking, then scoop up small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls about the size of a cherry.
Roll each brigadeiro ball in chocolate sprinkles until they're evenly coated.
Place the brigadeiros in small paper cups or on a plate lined with parchment paper to cool completely.
Once they're cool, they're ready to enjoy! Brazilian brigadeiros are a delightful sweet treat for any occasion.
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 30 minutes and the cooking time is minutes.
This recipe is designed for 20 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
