Brazilian Casadinhos – Chocolate & Vanilla Brigadeiro Pairs
Casadinhos, meaning 'little married couples' in Portuguese, are charming Brazilian sweets that bring together a chocolate brigadeiro and a creamy vanilla one into a single, melt-in-your-mouth bite. Coated in sparkling crystal sugar, they are a beloved staple at birthday parties and celebration buffets across Brazil — and surprisingly easy to make at home.
🛒 Ingredients
100 servings
- 2 cans (395 g each) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 tablespoons sweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- Butter for greasing the dishes
- Crystal sugar for coating
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Directions
- 1
Make the chocolate brigadeiro: in a saucepan, combine one can of sweetened condensed milk, the cocoa powder, and 1 tablespoon of margarine. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan (about 10–12 minutes). Transfer to a buttered dish and let cool completely.
- 2
Make the vanilla brigadeiro: in another saucepan, mix the second can of condensed milk with 1 tablespoon of margarine. Cook over low heat until it reaches the same consistency — it should detach cleanly from the pan. Spread in a second greased dish and let cool.
- 3
Once both mixtures are completely cool and firm, scoop small portions of each (about 8 g), roll into balls, and gently press one chocolate and one vanilla ball together to form a pair.
- 4
Roll each casadinho in crystal sugar to coat evenly.
- 5
Place in paper cups and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
💡 Chef's Tip
Both mixtures must be fully cooled before shaping — warm dough sticks and won't hold its form. If they feel too soft, refrigerate for 15 minutes before rolling. For deeper chocolate flavor, use unsweetened cocoa and add a tablespoon of sugar.
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