Best 10 Brazilian Chocolate Balls Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing world of Brazilian chocolate balls, also known as Brigadeiros, as we guide you through a delectable journey to find the perfect recipe that will delight your taste buds and impress your loved ones. Discover the secrets behind this iconic treat, unraveling the nuances that elevate it from a mere dessert to an embodiment of Brazilian culture and culinary prowess. Explore a myriad of variations, from the classic rendition to inventive modern takes, unlocking the gateway to a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. Step into the vibrant culinary realm of Brazil, where passion and creativity intertwine to create a confection that will forever hold a special place in your heart.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

BRIGADEIRO



Brigadeiro image

There is a great Brazilian sweet that is like a bonbon and extremely scrumptious and delicious called brigadeiro! This is a great type of sweet that is loved here in Brazil! Try it! You can make it in the microwave too, just remember to stir every minute.

Provided by ROMINA_BR

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     South American     Brazilian

Time 45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 tablespoon butter
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cocoa, butter and condensed milk. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest until cool enough to handle. Form into small balls and eat at once or chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 8.2 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 29.2 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

CLASSIC BRIGADEIROS RECIPE BY TASTY



Classic Brigadeiros Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: butter, sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, chocolate sprinkle

Provided by Robin Broadfoot

Categories     Desserts

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon butter
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup cocoa powder
1 cup chocolate sprinkle, as needed

Steps:

  • In a pot over low heat, melt the butter, condensed milk, and cocoa powder, stirring continuously until you can see the bottom of the pot for 2-3 seconds when dragging a spatula through.
  • Pour onto a greased plate, then chill for 1 hour.
  • Shape and roll the chilled mixture into balls.
  • Roll the balls in chocolate sprinkles.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 34 grams

3 INGREDIENT BRAZILIAN TRUFFLES RECIPE BY TASTY



3 Ingredient Brazilian Truffles Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: sweetened condensed milk, butter, cocoa powder, chocolate sprinkle

Provided by Ellie Holland

Categories     Desserts

Yield 12 truffles

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons butter, plus more for greasing
⅓ cup cocoa powder
chocolate sprinkle, to decorate

Steps:

  • Put a pot on a medium low heat and melt the butter with the condensed milk.
  • Stir in the cocoa powder and continue to stir for 10-15 minutes until the mixture begins to pull away from the edge of the pot.
  • It's done when you run the spoon through the centre of the mixture and it takes a few seconds to combine again.
  • Spread the mixture onto a buttered plate and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • When set, roll the mixture into small balls and coat them in the chocolate sprinkles (you may need to apply a small amount of butter to your hands to help them from sticking).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 17 grams

BRAZILIAN CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES - BRIGADEIRO



Brazilian chocolate truffles - brigadeiro image

Roll up these traditional South American sweets and coat in traditional pistachio nut, almond and coconut crumble

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Treat

Time 55m

Yield Makes 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tbsp unsalted butter , plus a little extra
400g tin sweetened condensed milk
4 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
50g toasted chopped pistachio
50g flaked almond
50g desiccated coconut

Steps:

  • In a medium heavy-based saucepan, heat the butter, condensed milk, a pinch of salt and the cocoa, to boiling, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Reduce the heat to medium-low; cook for 10-15 mins, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick and shiny and starts to pull away from the bottom.
  • Stir in the vanilla and vigorously mix again. Pour the mixture onto a buttered plate. Chill for at least 2 hrs.
  • Butter your hands and pinch off some of the dough to make 2.5cm balls. Place your toppings into small bowls and roll the balls of one of the decorations. Place in mini paper baking cups or on a tray lined with non-stick baking paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

BRIGADEIRO CHOCOLATE DELIGHTS



Brigadeiro Chocolate Delights image

A Brazilian child's favorite treat. Served at birthday parties in their true bonbon form or eaten warm with a spoon directly from the pan. Condensed milk, cocoa, and butter come together for a treat everyone will love. Serve at room temperature.

Provided by ginafrombrazil

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     South American     Brazilian

Time 1h25m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (such as La Lechera®)
2 tablespoons powdered cocoa (such as Nestle®)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup chocolate sprinkles, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine condensed milk, cocoa, and 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, until brigadeiro mixture thickens and pulls away from the bottom and sides when the pan is tilted, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let brigadeiro mixture cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
  • Scoop teaspoonfuls of the brigadeiro mixture and roll into balls with greased hands.
  • Spread chocolate sprinkles on a shallow plate. Dip and roll brigadeiros in sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 21.2 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

BRIGADEIRO - BRAZILIAN CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES



Brigadeiro - Brazilian Chocolate Truffles image

It's easier than you think to make gooey truffle treats for your next party or holiday gathering. These Brazilian classics are as delicious as they are beautiful and can be rolled in whatever toppings you desire from coconut to pistachios to sprinkles.

Provided by By Paula Kittelson

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cans (14 oz each) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup chopped pistachio nuts
1/3 cup chopped sliced almonds
1/3 cup shredded coconut
1/3 cup chocolate candy sprinkles
1/3 cup colored candy sprinkles

Steps:

  • Grease large shallow pan or platter with butter. In 4-quart nonstick heavy saucepan, heat condensed milk, cocoa and 2 tablespoons butter to boiling, stirring constantly with wooden spoon. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 10 to 15 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick and shiny and starts to pull away from bottom and side of saucepan when pan is tilted. Pour mixture into shallow pan; cool completely (refrigerate to firm up faster).
  • Place remaining ingredients in separate small bowls. Use teaspoon or melon baller to scoop truffle mixture, then use greased hands to shape into 1- to 1 1/2-inch balls. Roll each ball in pistachios, almonds, coconut or sprinkles. Place in mini paper baking cups.
  • Store tightly covered at room temperature up to 2 days or in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 30 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

BRAZILIAN CHOCOLATE BALLS



Brazilian Chocolate Balls image

Chocolate, almonds, coffee and rum... what's not to like? The chocolate needs to be grated (it's not melted as in many other chocolate candy recipes), so keep it in the fridge for a while before you start working. Recipe was originally submitted to the Ruokala web site by Marita Skippari.

Provided by stormylee

Categories     Candy

Time 30m

Yield 25 chocolate balls

Number Of Ingredients 5

150 g ground almonds
200 g dark chocolate
50 ml strong brewed coffee
150 g powdered sugar
1 -2 tablespoon rum (optional) or 1 -2 tablespoon other flavourful alcohol (optional)

Steps:

  • Grate chocolate and return 1/3 of it back to the fridge.
  • Mix the remaining 2/3 of the grated chocolate with all other ingredients: ground almonds, coffee, powdered sugar and rum.
  • If you're not using the rum and the mixture feels very stiff, add a bit of milk or cream to it instead so you can work with it.
  • Roll the mixture into balls, then roll the balls in the remaining grated chocolate.
  • Keep the chocolate balls refridgerated.

TRIO OF BRIGADEIROS



Trio of Brigadeiros image

A brigadeiro is a traditional Brazilian sweet that is made with cocoa powder and sweetened condensed milk, then covered in sprinkles. These stay true to the classic Brazilian recipe, along with two favorite alternative topping options, coconut and cocoa powder. These treats are quite sweet, almost like a chocolate caramel, but the cocoa powder and toasted coconut will temper some of the sweetness.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 24 to 26 brigadeiros

Number Of Ingredients 8

Nonstick cooking spray, for the dish
3 tablespoons salted butter
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Pinch kosher salt
1/4 cup toasted coconut
1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
1/4 cup cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Spray a shallow dish with cooking spray and set aside. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. When the butter has melted, whisk in the condensed milk, cocoa powder and salt until well combined. Cook over a medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula, until the mixture becomes thick and starts to pull away from the bottom and sides of the pan, 7 to 15 minutes.
  • Pour the mixture onto the prepared dish and spread it out so it cools quickly. DO NOT touch the mixture with your hands at this point-it is VERY hot. If you are having trouble spreading, use a rubber spatula or spoon. (It doesn't need to look perfect.) Refrigerate until cool enough to comfortably handle, about 1 hour to 70 minutes. (The colder the mixture, the easier the next steps will be.)
  • Place the coconut, sprinkles and cocoa powder in separate shallow bowls. Take a tablespoon of the candy mixture and form into a ball. Place the ball on a sheet pan. Continue forming the balls and placing on the sheet pan until all of the mixture is used; you should have 24 to 28 small balls. Once all the balls are prepared, roll each in one of the desired coatings, pressing the flaked coconut and sprinkles coatings so they stick. Place each coated ball in a little paper cup. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.

BEIJINHO DE COCO (BRAZILIAN COCONUT BALLS)



Beijinho De Coco (Brazilian Coconut Balls) image

This is a cousin of the chocolate drop, brigadeiro, instead of chocolate there is coconut. This is a staple at any Brazilian child's birthday party.

Provided by Marz7215

Categories     Candy

Time 30m

Yield 30 balls, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup dried coconut (I like to use the unsweetened kind)
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Put all the ingredients in a heavy saucepan over medium heat and mix constantly with a wooden spoon (about 15 minutes).
  • When mixture begins to thicken and begin to loosen from the bottom of the pan when you scrap it with the wooden spoon you know the mixture has completed the cooking cycle.
  • Remove from heat and transfer to a greased plate and cool for 15 minutes. Grease your hand very well and roll into 1 inch balls. Drop balls into a plate full of sugar and completely cover the ball.
  • These balls are usually served on miniature paper liners.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.3, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 47.2, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 15.7, Protein 2.2

CHOCOLATE BRIGADEIROS



Chocolate Brigadeiros image

Chewy, fudgy, addictive. These little chocolate fudge balls are as common and as loved in Brazil as cookies and brownies are in the United States. Traditionally, brigadeiros are a simple mixture of condensed milk, sweetened cocoa powder, and butter, cooked to a fudge state, then formed into little balls and rolled in chocolate sprinkles. I find this to be much too sweet, so I made a few changes to the original recipe, adding real chocolate, real cocoa powder, heavy cream, and corn syrup. Chocolate sprinkles are usually made with vegetable fat, so unless I know the sprinkle is made with real chocolate like the ones from Guittard or Cocoa Barry, I prefer to use cocoa powder, or grated chocolate, for rolling and the result is amazing. This is a perfect dessert to give as a gift for any occasion. Children will love it and so will adults.

Provided by Leticia Moreinos Schwartz

Categories     Milk/Cream     Chocolate     Dessert     Cocktail Party     Picnic     Kid-Friendly     Backyard BBQ     Edible Gift     Party     Potluck     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 45 brigadeiros

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (14-ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 teaspoons light corn syrup
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup chocolate sprinkles, preferably Guittard

Steps:

  • 1 In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, place the condensed milk, butter, heavy cream, and corn syrup and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • 2 When the mixture starts to bubble, add the chocolate and the cocoa powder. Whisk well, making sure there are no pockets of cocoa powder. Reduce the heat to low and cook, whisking constantly, until it is the consistency of a dense fudgy batter, 8 to 10 minutes. You want the mixture to bubble toward the end, so it's important to use low heat or the sides of the pan will burn the fudge. If you undercook it, the brigadeiro will be too soft; if you overcook it, it will be too chewy. It is done when you swirl the pan and the mixture slides as one soft piece, leaving a thick burnt residue on the bottom.
  • 3 Slide the mixture into a bowl (without scraping the bottom) and let cool at room temperature. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  • 4 Scoop the mixture by the teaspoonful and, using your hands, roll each into a little ball about 3/4 inch in diameter (about the size of a chocolate truffle).
  • 5 Place the sprinkles in a bowl. Roll 4 to 6 brigadeiros at a time through the sprinkles, making sure they cover the entire surface. Store in an airtight plastic container for 2 days or up to 1 month in the refrigerator.

Tips:

  • Fresh Condensed Milk: For the creamiest, most indulgent brigadeiro, use high-quality fresh condensed milk.
  • Cocoa Powder: Use a good quality cocoa powder for the best flavor.
  • Chill the Mixture: After cooking the brigadeiro mixture, chill it for at least 2 hours before rolling it into balls. This will help the mixture set and make it easier to shape.
  • Chocolate Sprinkles: For a classic brigadeiro look, roll the balls in chocolate sprinkles.
  • Decorations: Get creative with your decorations! You can use chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, or even edible glitter to add a special touch.

Conclusion:

Brigadeiro is a delicious and versatile Brazilian chocolate treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich, creamy texture and decadent chocolate flavor, it's sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give brigadeiro a try. You won't be disappointed!

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