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Classic Creamy Chocolate Fudge Bites (Brigadeiro)

Learn how to whip up authentic brigadeiros, the ultimate Brazilian chocolate treat known for their irresistibly smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

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Classic Creamy Chocolate Fudge Bites (Brigadeiro)

Ingredients

Chocolate sprinkles or chocolate vermicelli for decoration
2 tablespoons high-quality cocoa powder
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Where to find ingredients

Sweetened condensed milk: Find this in the baking aisle or canned milk section of your local supermarket. Cocoa powder: Look for unsweetened Dutch-processed or natural cocoa in the baking aisle. Unsalted butter: Available in the dairy case of any grocery store. Chocolate sprinkles: Commonly found in the baking decorations or international aisle. If unavailable, you can finely grate a high-quality dark chocolate bar as a substitute.

Preparation method

  1. Prepare your ingredients and a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan
  2. Combine the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and unsalted butter in the pan
  3. Get ready to cook the brigadeiro mixture over low heat
  4. Cook on low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to pull away cleanly from the bottom of the pan
  5. Prepare for the cooling process
  6. Remove from the heat and pour onto a lightly greased plate to cool down completely
  7. Get ready to shape the individual treats
  8. Once cool, grease your palms with a little butter and roll the mixture into small, bite-sized balls
  9. Prepare the finishing touch
  10. Roll each ball through the chocolate sprinkles until evenly coated
  11. Set the scene for serving
  12. Place each brigadeiro into a small paper candy cup and serve

Observations

Brigadeiro is a beloved staple in Brazil, cherished for its rich chocolate flavour and velvety consistency. Made with a handful of pantry basics, these bite-sized sweets are the go-to for birthday parties and family gatherings. In this recipe, you'll master the art of making them from scratch using sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter. Whether you serve them as individual bonbons or as a decadent topping, they are a true taste of home.
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Preparation method

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Step 1

Prepare your ingredients and a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan

Prepare your ingredients and a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan
Step 2

Combine the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and unsalted butter in the pan

Combine the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and unsalted butter in the pan
Step 3

Get ready to cook the brigadeiro mixture over low heat

Get ready to cook the brigadeiro mixture over low heat
Step 4

Cook on low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to pull away cleanly from the bottom of the pan

Cook on low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to pull away cleanly from the bottom of the pan
Step 5

Prepare for the cooling process

Prepare for the cooling process
Step 6

Remove from the heat and pour onto a lightly greased plate to cool down completely

Remove from the heat and pour onto a lightly greased plate to cool down completely
Step 7

Get ready to shape the individual treats

Get ready to shape the individual treats
Step 8

Once cool, grease your palms with a little butter and roll the mixture into small, bite-sized balls

Once cool, grease your palms with a little butter and roll the mixture into small, bite-sized balls
Step 9

Prepare the finishing touch

Prepare the finishing touch
Step 10

Roll each ball through the chocolate sprinkles until evenly coated

Roll each ball through the chocolate sprinkles until evenly coated
Step 11

Set the scene for serving

Set the scene for serving
Step 12

Place each brigadeiro into a small paper candy cup and serve

Place each brigadeiro into a small paper candy cup and serve
Final result

Classic Creamy Chocolate Fudge Bites (Brigadeiro)

Classic Creamy Chocolate Fudge Bites (Brigadeiro)

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