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Brigadeiro

by Lucas L in User Contributed

Brigadeiro is a simple Brazilian chocolate candy and it is almost a national mania, being probably the most popular candy in Brazil.

  • Serves: Makes about 40
  • Active Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Comments: 2
  • Views: 1307
  • Success 100%

Step 1: Making the brigadeiro.

Making the brigadeiro.

Over medium-low heat, stir vigorously the three ingredients.

Cook the mixture until it thickens enough to show the pan bottom during stirring (it will be firm enough to stay together and not spread).

Pour into a greased dish and let cool to room temperature (or chill a few minutes in the fridge).

Grease your hands with butter and take small amounts of candy and form into 1 1/2 inch balls.

Roll the balls in chocolate sprinkles to decorate.

If the balls don't hold their shape, cook an additional 5 minutes until it thickens up more.

  • 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa (Nestle Quick or other chocolate powder)
  • 1 tablespoon of butter
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • Chocolate sprinkles

Notes

A dash of rum can also be added to the recipe to give it a rich taste similar to a tartufo tiramisu.

Brigadeiro can also be used as a topping or covering for cakes, brownies, and fruits.

Silvia A

two suggestions

I add a half teaspoon of salt or a little more to balance the sweetness. Also to be used as a topping or covering it requires less time to get ready in order to be more fluid.

Katy mae rose P

Roll it in....

crumbled pistachio
coconut
chocolate sprinkles

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