Paçoca Brigadeiro
Brigadeiro is Brazil's most beloved sweet, and this paçoca version is pure indulgence. Creamy condensed milk meets the nutty crunch of peanut paçoca. A no-bake treat that comes together in minutes, perfect for parties and cozy afternoon cravings.
🛒 Ingredients
45 servings
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (about 14 oz / 395 g)
- 4 paçoca candies, crumbled with a fork
- 1/2 can table cream (or heavy cream)
- crushed peanuts, as needed
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Directions
- 1
Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat.
- 2
Add the condensed milk, crumbled paçocas, and cream, and stir to combine.
- 3
Keep stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the pan (the classic brigadeiro point).
- 4
Pour onto a buttered plate and let it cool completely.
- 5
Shape into small balls with lightly buttered hands, then roll them in the crushed peanuts.
💡 Chef's Tip
The mixture is ready when it pulls away from the bottom of the pan as you stir. No paçoca on hand? Blend roasted peanuts with a little sugar for a close substitute. Store the brigadeiros in the fridge for up to 5 days, but let them sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving so they turn creamy again.
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