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A classic Brazilian sweet! Brigadeiro

4.7

(4 reviews)

Time

approx. 40mins

Brigadeiro means "brigadier" in Portuguese. It is made by mixing condensed milk, butter, and cocoa powder, then coating it with chocolate sprinkles. It is said to have gotten its name because its appearance resembles a brigadier's black uniform. Unlike chocolate truffles, it has a uniquely rich, milky flavor that is absolutely delicious.

  • Calories

    89kcal

  • Carbs

    12.6g

  • Fat

    3.6g

  • Protein

    1.9g

  • Net Carbs

    12.2g

  • Sodium

    0mg

* per piece

* Nutritional values are based on the Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan and may differ from U.S. food composition data.

* Sodium is estimated from the recipe's salt content (1 g salt ≈ 393 mg sodium).

Ingredients [ Makes 15 pieces ]

  • condensed milk300 g
  • unsweetened cocoa powder4 tablespoons
  • unsalted butter20 g

Topping

  • chocolate sprinklesas needed
Cooking notes

Please Note

Ingredients may vary by product and region. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please review all ingredient labels carefully before cooking. Consult your doctor or a registered dietitian if you have any health concerns.

Instructions

1

Sift the cocoa powder.

2

Put the condensed milk, cocoa powder, and unsalted butter in a saucepan and heat over medium-low heat. Stir constantly for about 10 minutes, until the mixture pulls away from the bottom of the pan. Transfer to a tray and let cool.

Note:

Watch the heat carefully, as the bottom of the pan can scorch easily.

3

Divide into 15 equal portions. Lightly oil your hands with vegetable oil as needed (not included in the ingredient list) and roll each portion into a ball. Coat with colored chocolate sprinkles. Repeat to make 15 pieces total.