Brazilian Brigadeiro Cups
A beloved Brazilian treat turned into a spoonable dessert: silky chocolate brigadeiro poured into little cups. Ready in fifteen minutes with just four everyday ingredients and no oven. The easiest way to bring a taste of Brazil to your table.
🛒 Ingredients
20 servings
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (397 g)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or 1 can table cream, 200 g)
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Chocolate sprinkles, for decorating
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Directions
- 1
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the condensed milk, butter and cocoa powder. Whisk off the heat until smooth and lump-free.
- 2
Set the pan over low heat and stir constantly with a spatula, scraping the bottom and sides, for 8 to 10 minutes.
- 3
The mixture is ready when it thickens, pulls away from the bottom and falls from the spatula in a soft ribbon — the classic soft brigadeiro stage.
- 4
Remove from the heat and stir in the cream until fully combined, then divide between small glasses or ramekins.
- 5
Let cool slightly, top with chocolate sprinkles and serve with small spoons.
💡 Chef's Tip
To check the soft brigadeiro stage, drag your spatula across the bottom of the pan: if the line closes slowly after about 2 seconds, it's right. Slightly underdone beats overdone, since it firms up as it cools — if it sets too hard, loosen it with a splash of warm cream. Keep the cups covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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