Brigadeiro (Brazilian Chocolate Truffles)
Sweet, chewy, and fudgy, these classic Brazilian brigadeiros are made with just three ingredients.
Servings 50 brigadeiros
Calories 556kcal
Ingredients
- 2 14-ounce cans condensed milk
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Lightly butter a plate and set aside to cool the cooked mixture on later.
- In a large saucepan, combine the condensed milk, cocoa powder, butter.
- Place the pan over medium-low heat. Stir constantly, scraping the bottom and sides as you go. Keep the heat gentle so it doesn’t burn.
- After about 10–15 minutes the mixture will thicken. Test by dragging the spoon across the bottom: if the mixture takes a moment to flow back together and you can see the pan bottom, it’s ready.
- Remove from heat and transfer the mixture to the buttered plate and cool at room temperature, for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Grease your hands lightly with butter. Scoop about 1 teaspoon (or use a small cookie scoop) of the chocolate mixture and roll between your palms to form a smooth ball.
- Roll each ball in chocolate sprinkles, cocoa powder, or your chosen topping. Place finished brigadeiros in paper candy cups if desired.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Or in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Notes
- Soft or runny? It just needed more time on the heat.
- Hard or crumbly? You cooked it a bit too far. Simmer for less time.
- Grainy? Stir more next time.
Nutrition
Serving: 17g | Calories: 556kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.89g | Protein: 1.34g | Fat: 1.9g