Authentic Brigadeiro Recipe: The Classic Brazilian Treat

Name: Authentic Brigadeiro Recipe: The Classic Brazilian Treat
Total time: 25 mins
Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa; 1 tablespoon butter; chocolate sprinkles for rolling

Brigadeiros are delightful, truffle-like Brazilian sweets that are incredibly easy and delicious. This popular dessert is a favorite in Brazil. Try this simple recipe now!

Total time25 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield20

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Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 tablespoon butter
chocolate sprinkles for rolling

Instructions

Prepare all the necessary ingredients for this brigadeiro recipe.
In a saucepan over medium heat, mix together condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens, approximately 10 minutes.
Pour the thickened mixture into a bowl and let it cool completely.
Take a small portion of the cooled mixture and roll it into a ball. Place the ball on a plate and repeat with the remaining mixture. Finally, roll each brigadeiro in chocolate sprinkles.
Serve immediately or refrigerate the brigadeiros until you're ready to eat them.

Nutrition

Calories: 70 kcal
Fat Content: 2 g
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sugar Content: 11 g
Sodium Content: 29 mg
Protein Content: 2 g
Cholesterol Content: 8 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 11 g
Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g