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Brigadeiro

Brigadeiro

by Lucas L in Test Kitchen

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

Step 1: Making the brigadeiro.

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

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.
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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.

Comments

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.

by Silvia A | December 16, 2009 | Permalink
Roll it in....

crumbled pistachio
coconut
chocolate sprinkles

by Katy mae rose P | December 17, 2009 | Permalink

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