White Brigadeiro Cream — Silky Cake Filling & Frosting
This Brazilian-inspired white brigadeiro cream is unbelievably smooth and versatile. Made with just a handful of pantry staples, it transforms any cake into something truly special. A rich, milky vanilla cream that works beautifully as both a filling and a topping.
🛒 Ingredients
1 servings
- 2 cans sweetened condensed milk (2 × 14 oz / 395 g)
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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Directions
- 1
Combine the condensed milk, whole milk, and butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- 2
Cook over low heat, stirring continuously with a silicone spatula, scraping the bottom and sides to prevent scorching.
- 3
Stir in the vanilla extract and continue cooking until the mixture thickens and starts pulling away from the sides of the pan.
- 4
Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly, then use as a cake filling or frosting as desired.
💡 Chef's Tip
For extra richness, swap the butter for double cream. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days — it firms up nicely when chilled.
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