Description
Brigadeiros are delicious Brazilian chocolate truffles made with sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter. These soft, fudgy treats are rolled into bite-sized balls and coated with chocolate or colorful sprinkles. They’re incredibly easy to make and perfect for parties, holidays, dessert tables, or whenever you’re craving something sweet!
Ingredients
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1 tablespoon butter, plus extra for greasing hands and spoon
- Chocolate or rainbow sprinkles, for coating
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Add the sifted cocoa powder and mix until smooth and free of lumps.
- Cook over low heat for 5–6 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking or burning.
- Continue stirring until the mixture thickens and begins pulling away from the bottom and sides of the saucepan.
- Turn off the heat and transfer the chocolate mixture to a lightly greased plate.
- Spread the mixture evenly and let it cool at room temperature for 1–2 hours.
- Grease your hands and a spoon with a little butter.
- Scoop approximately one tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form a smooth ball.
- Roll each ball in chocolate or rainbow sprinkles until completely coated.
- Arrange the brigadeiros in small paper candy cups and serve.
Notes
- Serving: Serve brigadeiros in mini paper candy cups on a dessert platter for an attractive presentation.
- Party treats: Arrange them alongside cookies, brownies, and other bite-sized desserts.
- Topping ideas: Try chocolate sprinkles, rainbow sprinkles, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or crushed cookies.
- Room temperature: Brigadeiros can be served at room temperature for a soft, fudgy texture.
- Refrigerator storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days for best quality.
- Freezing: Place the finished brigadeiros in a freezer-safe airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Thawing: Thaw frozen brigadeiros in the refrigerator before serving.
- Make-ahead tip: Prepare the chocolate mixture a day ahead, refrigerate it, and roll the balls when you’re ready to serve.
- Prevent sticking: Lightly butter your hands and spoon before shaping the chocolate mixture.