Chocolate Brigadeiro Sauce
Inspired by Brazil's iconic brigadeiro, this silky chocolate sauce is ready in under 10 minutes and instantly elevates any dessert. Drizzle it over cakes, ice cream, or pancakes for a rich, glossy finish that everyone will love.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz / 395 g)
- 3 tablespoons sweetened cocoa powder (such as Nesquik)
- ¾ cup (200 ml) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Directions
- 1
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk and cocoa powder. Whisk together until completely smooth and lump-free.
- 2
Reduce to low heat and cook, stirring constantly with a spatula, for 5–8 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly and begins to pull away from the sides of the pan.
- 3
Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract, mixing until the sauce is silky, glossy, and pourable.
- 4
Allow to cool for 5 minutes before drizzling over desserts. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
💡 Chef's Tip
Add a small pinch of sea salt at the end of cooking to deepen the chocolate flavour and balance the sweetness of the condensed milk.
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