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Creamy Traditional Chocolate Brigadeiro Recipe (Brigadeiro de chocolate cremoso tradicional)

Discover how to prepare creamy chocolate brigadeiro, a classic sweet with a smooth texture and intense flavor, perfect for parties and quick treats.

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Creamy Traditional Chocolate Brigadeiro Recipe (Brigadeiro de chocolate cremoso tradicional)

Ingredients

Chocolate sprinkles or chocolate decorations for coating
2 tablespoons of high-quality powdered chocolate drink mix
1 can of condensed milk
1 tablespoon of unsalted butter

Where to find ingredients

Condensed milk and chocolate drink mix can be found in the baking or international aisles of local supermarkets. Unsalted butter and chocolate sprinkles are available in the dairy and baking sections of any standard grocery store.

Preparation method

  1. Prepare the mixture
  2. Place the condensed milk, the powdered chocolate drink mix, and the butter into a medium-sized saucepan
  3. Cook the brigadeiro
  4. Place over low heat and stir constantly until the mixture begins to pull away from the bottom of the pan
  5. Cool the dough
  6. Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool completely on a greased plate
  7. Shape the balls
  8. With greased hands, shape the cooled mixture into small balls
  9. Decorate them
  10. Roll the balls in the chocolate sprinkles until they are thoroughly coated
  11. Serve
  12. Arrange in paper candy cups and serve

Observations

The brigadeiro is an iconic Brazilian sweet celebrated for its soft texture and rich chocolate flavor. Using simple and accessible ingredients, it is straightforward to prepare, making it a go-to choice for celebrations and special occasions. In this recipe, you will learn how to make brigadeiros from scratch using condensed milk, cocoa drink mix, butter, and chocolate sprinkles. The result is a delicious dessert that can be served as individual bite-sized treats or used as a creamy topping for other sweets.
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Preparation method

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Step 1

Prepare the mixture

Prepare the mixture
Step 2

Place the condensed milk, the powdered chocolate drink mix, and the butter into a medium-sized saucepan

Place the condensed milk, the powdered chocolate drink mix, and the butter into a medium-sized saucepan
Step 3

Cook the brigadeiro

Cook the brigadeiro
Step 4

Place over low heat and stir constantly until the mixture begins to pull away from the bottom of the pan

Place over low heat and stir constantly until the mixture begins to pull away from the bottom of the pan
Step 5

Cool the dough

Cool the dough
Step 6

Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool completely on a greased plate

Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool completely on a greased plate
Step 7

Shape the balls

Shape the balls
Step 8

With greased hands, shape the cooled mixture into small balls

With greased hands, shape the cooled mixture into small balls
Step 9

Decorate them

Decorate them
Step 10

Roll the balls in the chocolate sprinkles until they are thoroughly coated

Roll the balls in the chocolate sprinkles until they are thoroughly coated
Step 11

Serve

Serve
Step 12

Arrange in paper candy cups and serve

Arrange in paper candy cups and serve
Final result

Creamy Traditional Chocolate Brigadeiro Recipe (Brigadeiro de chocolate cremoso tradicional)

Creamy Traditional Chocolate Brigadeiro Recipe (Brigadeiro de chocolate cremoso tradicional)

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