Brazilian recipe
Traditional Creamy Chocolate Brigadeiro Recipe
Learn how to make creamy chocolate brigadeiro, a classic Brazilian treat with a smooth texture and intense flavor, perfect for parties and quick desserts.
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Ingredients
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons good quality cocoa powder
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Chocolate sprinkles or chocolate jimmies for coating
2 tablespoons good quality cocoa powder
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Chocolate sprinkles or chocolate jimmies for coating
Where to find ingredients
Sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter are standard baking staples found in the dairy and baking aisles of any major grocery store or supermarket. Chocolate sprinkles, often called 'jimmies' in the US, can be found in the baking or candy section. If you can't find them at your local supermarket, check out specialty baking stores or online retailers.
Preparation method
- Get your mix ready
- Combine the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter in a medium saucepan
- Cook the brigadeiro mixture
- Place over low heat and stir constantly until the mixture starts pulling away from the bottom of the pan
- Let the dough cool
- Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool completely on a buttered plate
- Shape the balls
- With buttered hands, roll the cooled mixture into small balls
- Coat them
- Roll the brigadeiro balls in chocolate sprinkles until they are fully covered
- Serve them up
- Place in paper candy cups and serve
Observations
Brigadeiro is a super popular sweet in Brazil, known for its soft texture and unmistakable chocolate taste. With simple, readily available ingredients, it's a breeze to make, making it an ideal choice for celebrations and special moments. In this recipe, you'll learn to make brigadeiro from scratch, using condensed milk, chocolate powder, butter, and chocolate sprinkles. The result is a delicious dessert that can be served in individual portions or used as a creamy topping for other sweets.
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