Brigadeirão - Brazilian Chocolate Flan
Brigadeirão is Brazil's most beloved party dessert — a deeply chocolatey flan with a silky, melt-in-your-mouth texture that unmolds into a stunning, glossy centerpiece. Effortless to prepare in a blender and baked in a water bath, it delivers spectacular results with minimal effort. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser straight from Brazilian kitchens!
🛒 Ingredients
8 servings
- 2 cans sweetened condensed milk (about 790 g total)
- 1 can whole milk (use the condensed milk can as measure, approx. 395 ml)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 200 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar (to coat the pan)
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Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 150 °C (300 °F). Butter a Bundt or ring cake pan generously, then coat it evenly with granulated sugar by rotating the pan; set aside.
- 2
Combine the sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, butter, cocoa powder, and eggs in a blender. Blend on high for 2–3 minutes until perfectly smooth and uniform.
- 3
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve directly into the prepared pan to ensure a silky, lump-free texture.
- 4
Place the pan inside a large roasting dish filled with hot water halfway up the sides to create a water bath. Bake for 55–65 minutes, until the center is just set and firm to the touch.
- 5
Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is ideal) before unmolding onto a serving plate.
💡 Chef's Tip
Run a thin-bladed knife around the edges of the pan before unmolding to ensure a clean release. Serve well chilled, optionally topped with lightly whipped cream or dark chocolate shavings for an elegant finish.
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