Description
Brazilian chocolate brigadeiros blend rich cocoa with condensed milk for a classic treat. Guests will savor these delightful truffles that showcase Brazil’s beloved confectionery tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup (40 g) cocoa powder (Dutch-process or natural unsweetened)
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ½ cup (50 g) chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- Mixture Preparation: Whisk sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, butter, and salt in a medium saucepan until smooth and homogeneous.
- Cooking Process: Heat the mixture over medium temperature, continuously stirring with a wooden spoon to prevent burning, watching the consistency transform into a dense, glossy texture that gradually separates from the pan’s edges.
- Texture Development: Cook for 8-10 minutes, maintaining constant motion until the mixture achieves a fudgy, pudding-like consistency that holds its shape when manipulated.
- Cooling Phase: Transfer the chocolate mixture to a clean, flat plate, cover directly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30-40 minutes to firm and stabilize.
- Coating Preparation: While chilling, spread chocolate sprinkles evenly on a separate plate for rolling the confections.
- Shaping Technique: Once cooled, use a cookie scoop to portion uniform chocolate balls, rolling gently between moistened palms to create smooth, round shapes.
- Final Decoration: Roll each chocolate ball completely in chocolate sprinkles, ensuring full and even coverage, then arrange on a serving platter with slight spacing.
- Serving Recommendation: Present brigadeiros at room temperature or slightly chilled to optimize texture and flavor profile.
Notes
- Prevent Burning Carefully: Constant stirring is crucial to avoid scorching the mixture and developing bitter flavors during cooking.
- Master Texture Control: Watch for the moment when the mixture thickens and pulls away from pan edges, indicating perfect cooking stage.
- Handle Sticky Challenges: Lightly moisten hands with water when rolling balls to prevent chocolate mixture from sticking to your palms.
- Sprinkle Coating Technique: Roll chocolate balls immediately in sprinkles while still warm to ensure maximum and even coverage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 21
- Calories: 118
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 36 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg