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Classic Creamy Chocolate Brigadeiro

Learn how to make creamy chocolate brigadeiro, a classic Brazilian sweet with a smooth texture and intense flavour, perfect for parties and quick desserts.

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Classic Creamy Chocolate Brigadeiro

Ingredients

Chocolate sprinkles or chocolate shavings for decoration
2 tablespoons good quality cocoa powder
1 can (approx. 14 oz / 400g) sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Where to find ingredients

You can find sweetened condensed milk and cocoa powder in the baking aisle of most supermarkets. Unsalted butter is also readily available. For the chocolate sprinkles, check the baking or confectionery sections. If you can't find traditional brigadeiro sprinkles, regular chocolate sprinkles or even finely chopped chocolate can work as a substitute. These ingredients are common in Guyana and should be easy to source at local markets and grocery stores.

Preparation method

  1. Prepare the mixture
  2. Combine the condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter in a medium saucepan
  3. Cook the brigadeiro
  4. Place over low heat and stir constantly until the mixture starts to pull away from the bottom of the pan
  5. Cool the dough
  6. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely on a greased plate
  7. Shape the balls
  8. With greased hands, roll small portions of the cooled mixture into balls
  9. Decorate them
  10. Roll the balls in chocolate sprinkles until fully covered
  11. Serve
  12. Place in paper candy cups and serve

Observations

Brigadeiro is a beloved sweet in Brazil, renowned for its soft texture and distinct chocolate taste. Made with simple, accessible ingredients, it's a breeze to prepare, making it an ideal choice for celebrations and special moments. In this recipe, you'll learn to make brigadeiro from scratch using condensed milk, cocoa powder, butter, and chocolate sprinkles. The result is a delightful treat that can be served as individual portions or used as a creamy topping for other desserts.
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Preparation method

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Step 1

Prepare the mixture

Prepare the mixture
Step 2

Combine the condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter in a medium saucepan

Combine the condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter in a medium saucepan
Step 3

Cook the brigadeiro

Cook the brigadeiro
Step 4

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

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

Cool the dough

Cool the dough
Step 6

Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely on a greased plate

Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely on a greased plate
Step 7

Shape the balls

Shape the balls
Step 8

With greased hands, roll small portions of the cooled mixture into balls

With greased hands, roll small portions of the cooled mixture into balls
Step 9

Decorate them

Decorate them
Step 10

Roll the balls in chocolate sprinkles until fully covered

Roll the balls in chocolate sprinkles until fully covered
Step 11

Serve

Serve
Step 12

Place in paper candy cups and serve

Place in paper candy cups and serve
Final result

Classic Creamy Chocolate Brigadeiro

Classic Creamy Chocolate Brigadeiro

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