Brazilian Chocolate Brigadeiros
A beloved Brazilian party treat that wins over kids and grown-ups alike. These soft, fudgy chocolate bites come together with just a few everyday ingredients and get rolled in chocolate sprinkles for that irresistible little crunch. Fair warning: one is never enough!
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz / 397 g)
- 4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (or margarine)
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 cup chocolate sprinkles, for rolling
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Directions
- 1
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over low heat with the pinch of salt.
- 2
Add the sweetened condensed milk and cocoa powder, whisking until perfectly smooth.
- 3
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly for 10 to 12 minutes, until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the bottom of the pan.
- 4
Pour into a lightly buttered dish and let cool completely, at least 2 hours (overnight is even better).
- 5
Butter your hands, scoop a teaspoon of the mixture, roll into small balls and coat in chocolate sprinkles.
💡 Chef's Tip
To test if it's ready, tilt the pan: if the mixture slides away as one mass and briefly reveals the bottom, it's done. Overcooked brigadeiro turns hard as it cools; undercooked, it won't hold its shape. You can also serve it warm by the spoonful, without rolling.
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