- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 70 kcal
Quick summary
“Delicious gourmet brigadeiros made with condensed milk, chocolate, and butter. Ideal to please the most demanding palates.”
What you need to know
- Prático e rápido de fazer
- Resultado irresistivelmente saboroso
- Uma delícia para festas e momentos especiais
- Ideal para ser servido em porções individuais
- Possibilidade de personalizar com granulado de chocolate
Ingredients
Main
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 100g bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Chocolate sprinkles for the topping
- 1 tablespoon of heavy cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
Instructions
Principal
- In a non-stick pan, place the condensed milk, chopped chocolate, and butter.
- Bring to medium heat, stirring constantly until it starts to pull away from the bottom of the pan.
- When it reaches the brigadeiro consistency, turn off the heat and add the cream, if desired.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased dish and let cool for about 30 minutes.
- After cooling, grease your hands with a little butter and roll small portions of the dough into balls.
- Roll the balls in chocolate sprinkles until they are well covered.
- Place the brigadeiros in paper cups to serve.
- Repeat the process until the dough runs out.
Chef's tips
- Adicione um pouco de creme de leite para dar mais cremosidade
- Antes de enrolar as bolinhas, encha as mãos com manteiga para facilitar a formação
- Cozinhe por um tempo adicional para garantir que o chocolate derreta completamente
Variations
- Adicione uma pitada de baunilha para dar um toque especial
- Substituir o granulado de chocolate por granulado de coco para uma versão tropical
- Adicione morangos picados para uma mistura mais colorida e nutritiva
Substitutions
- Substituir o leite condensado por leite evaporado para reduzir o sabor adocicado
- Usar chocolate em pó em vez de chocolate picado para um sabor mais intenso
- Substituir a manteiga por óleo para uma versão mais saudável
How to store
Leave the brigadeiros in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. After this time, they will improve if kept in the refrigerator.
Can it be frozen?
Freezing is not recommended. Brigadeiros lose their creamy texture when frozen.
What to serve with
- Brigadeiros servidos com café ou chá
- Suco de laranja para combinar com o sabor suave dos brigadeiros
Frequently asked questions
How can I make the Brigadeiro creamier?
Add a little heavy cream to make it creamier.
Can I use oil instead of butter?
Yes, you can replace butter with oil. But the texture may be slightly different.
How many Brigadeiros can I make with this recipe?
Based on the amount of ingredients, you can make about 4 servings.
How can I customize the color of the brigadeiros?
You can replace the chocolate sprinkles with coconut sprinkles for a tropical version.
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