Brigadeiro Recipe
Ever had a dessert so good it makes you want to name your firstborn after it? Meet brigadeiro—Brazil’s favorite chocolate truffle that’s ridiculously easy to make and impossible to resist. These little balls of joy are like tiny hugs for your taste buds.
What Is Brigadeiro?
Brigadeiro is a Brazilian sweet, a chocolate truffle made from condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter. It’s rolled into balls and covered in sprinkles. Think of it as chocolate fudge’s cooler, sprinkle-loving cousin.
Ingredients
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- Chocolate sprinkles (for coating)
Prep Time
15 minutes (plus 30 minutes chilling)
Servings
Makes about 20 small brigadeiros
Nutrition Info (per piece)
Calories: 80 | Carbs: 12g | Fat: 3g | Protein: 1g
How to Make Brigadeiro
Step 1
Mix the condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter in a non-stick pan. Stir well until smooth.
Step 2
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly. Keep scraping the bottom to prevent burning. The mix will thicken in about 8-10 minutes.
Step 3
Test the consistency. Drag a spoon through the mix—if it leaves a trail that slowly fills in, it’s ready. If not, cook a little longer.
Step 4
Pour the mixture into a greased plate. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Step 5
Grease your hands with butter. Scoop small portions and roll them into balls.
Step 6
Roll each ball in sprinkles. If sprinkles stick to your hands instead, blame gravity—then try again.
Step 7
Serve in mini cupcake liners or eat them straight from the plate. No judgment here.
Tips
- If the mix is too sticky, chill it longer.
- Use high-quality cocoa for the best flavor.
- Swap sprinkles for crushed nuts or coconut if you’re feeling fancy.
What is Brigadeiro Sauce?
Brigadeiro sauce is essentially the creamy, gooey mixture used to make traditional brigadeiro candies—but before it thickens into a rollable consistency. It’s a rich, pourable chocolate sauce made from condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter. Brazilians often use it as a topping for desserts like ice cream, pancakes, or cakes.
How It Differs from Regular Brigadeiro
- Texture: Brigadeiro sauce is thinner and more liquid, while finished brigadeiros are thick enough to roll into balls.
- Use: Sauce = topping/dip. Brigadeiros = bite-sized candies.
How to Make Brigadeiro Sauce
Just follow the brigadeiro recipe but stop cooking before it thickens (around 5-6 minutes instead of 8-10). Keep it warm for drizzling or let it cool slightly for dipping.
Best Ways to Use It
- Over ice cream
- On pancakes or waffles
- As a dip for fruit or churros
- Stuffed inside cupcakes or crepes
Pro tip: If you accidentally cook it too long, just roll it into candies. If you don’t cook it enough, call it sauce. Either way, you win.
Now go forth and make brigadeiros. Your future self (and anyone within a 10-foot radius) will thank you.
Brigadeiro
Sweetened condensed milk and cocoa transformed into fudgy, melt-in-your-mouth bliss, then rolled in chocolate sprinkles. These bite-sized delights are like edible happiness - dangerously easy to pop by the handful.
Ingredients
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- Chocolate sprinkles (for coating)
Instructions
- Mix condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter in a pan until smooth.
- Cook on low heat, stirring nonstop for 8-10 mins until thick.
- Check if done—your spoon should leave a slow-filling trail.
- Cool on a greased plate, then chill 30 mins.
- Roll into balls with buttered hands.
- Coat in sprinkles (gravity may interfere—persist!).
- Devour in liners or shamelessly straight from the plate.
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 80Total Fat: 3gCarbohydrates: 12gSugar: 10gProtein: 1g
