Silky Chocolate Brigadeiro Cream Filling
This luscious, velvety chocolate cream inspired by Brazil's beloved brigadeiro is the perfect filling for cakes, pastries or cupcakes. Rich yet light, it comes together in minutes with simple pantry staples. One spoonful and you'll be completely hooked!
🛒 Ingredients
2 servings
- 2 cans sweetened condensed milk (800 g total)
- 400 ml whole milk (one condensed milk can measure)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 tablespoons sweetened drinking chocolate powder (such as Nesquik)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 200 ml heavy cream
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Directions
- 1
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the condensed milk, whole milk, cornstarch, cocoa powder, chocolate powder and butter. Whisk together until fully blended with no lumps.
- 2
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a whisk or silicone spatula for 10–15 minutes, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- 3
Remove from heat and fold in the heavy cream, stirring vigorously until the filling is smooth and silky.
- 4
Allow to cool slightly before using as a cake filling, or pour into small cups and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to serve as a set dessert. Keeps for up to 3 days in the fridge.
💡 Chef's Tip
For an ultra-smooth texture, blend with an immersion blender once cooled. Swap the drinking chocolate for melted dark chocolate for a richer, more intense flavour.
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