Brigadeiro is a decadent, iconic Brazilian dessert of chocolate truffle-like balls covered in chocolate sprinkles. With humble beginnings in Rio de Janeiro in the 1940s, brigadeiros have become popular worldwide. Made with just a few simple ingredients of condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter, achieving the perfect blend of textures and flavors is a culinary art that even beginners can master. From the creamy, rich center to the crispy coating of chocolate sprinkles, brigadeiros offer a delightful sensory experience. Whether enjoyed as a sweet treat, a party favor, or a gift, these bite-sized delights are sure to captivate your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
BRIGADEIROS (BRAZILIAN CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES).
Chocolate truffles the Brazilian way!
Provided by Tieghan Gerard
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small sauce pot combine the sweetened condensed milk, bittersweet chocolate, cocoa powder and salt. Place the pot over medium high heat and bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 10 to 15 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick and shiny and starts to pull away from bottom and side of sauce pot. The mixture is going to get thick. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla until melted and smooth. Pour mixture into glass bowl, cover and place in the fridge for at least 1 1/2 hours or overnight.
- Once chilled place the sprinkles (or whatever you are using) in a shallow bowl. Rub some softened butter over hands and scoop out rounded teaspoon of the chocolate mixture and roll into 1 to 1 1/2 inch balls. Roll each ball in the chocolate sprinkles (or whatever you are using). Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Store tightly covered at room temperature up to 2 days or in the refrigerator up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 61 mg, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BRIGADEIRO - BRAZILIAN CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
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
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 FUDGE TRUFFLES (BRIGADEIROS)
Steps:
- Pour the condensed milk into your heaviest pot. Stir in the cocoa powder and the salt.
- Cook, stirring constantly, over low heat. Keep the mixture barely at a boil to prevent burning and sticking.
- Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring constantly until the mixture becomes very thick and shiny and starts to pull away from the bottom and sides of the pan.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes. With buttered hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Roll each ball in the chocolate sprinkles and place in a paper cup.
- Chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 61 mg, Sugar 15 g, Fat 4 g, ServingSize 20 candies, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
BRIGADEIROS (BRAZILIAN CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES) RECIPE
Decadent fudgy chocolate caramels rolled in festive jimmies. You've gotta try brigadeiros (Brazilian chocolate truffles)!
Provided by Life Made Simple Team
Categories Candy & Snacks Dessert
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small sauce pan over medium-high heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk, bittersweet chocolate, cocoa powder and salt. Bring to a low boil, stirring constantly with a large heatproof spoon. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for approximately 10 to 15 minutes, until mixture is shiny and thick and pulls away from the bottom of the pan (you might have to tilt it a bit to see this), taking care to stir constantly. Do not overcook the mixture or it will become too chewy. These are suppose to be mix between fudge and a soft caramel.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the cream, butter and vanilla until melted and smooth. Pour the mixture into a dish or bowl and cover. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
- Once the mixture is set remove from the refrigerator and allow to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes. Using a half tablespoon, scoop balls (you may have to smooth or round them out in the palms of your hands) and roll into the sprinkles, covering them completely. Serve immediately or place in an airtight container and refrigerate for 2-3 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 63 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 21 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BRIGADEIRO RECIPE (BRAZILIAN TRUFFLES)
Steps:
- Set a large wide pot over medium heat. Add the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, butter and salt. Mix well.
- Cook the fudge, stirring consistently, so the condensed milk doesn't burn, for 12-18 minutes. The fudge will thicken from a thin brownie-like batter to a thick fudgy dough texture. Once it's very thick, remove from heat.
- Allow the fudge to cool and thicken to room temperature.
- Set out 45 mini cupcake liners on a rimmed baking sheet. Pour the sprinkles into a shallow dish.
- Butter your hands so the fudge doesn't stick. Portion out 2 teaspoon balls of fudge and roll tightly in your hands. Then dunk the fudge ball in the sprinkles and shake the pan to coat the ball on all sides.
- Place the coated fudge ball in a paper liner. Repeat, repeat, repeat. Once all the fudge balls are formed and coated in sprinkles, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator to help the balls set.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 ball, Calories 81 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 83 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 12 g
BRIGADEIRO CHOCOLATE DELIGHTS
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
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
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
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
BRAZILIAN CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES - BRIGADEIRO
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
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
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A semisweet or bittersweet chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60% is recommended.
- Make sure the chocolate is finely chopped or grated before melting it. This will help it melt evenly and smoothly.
- Do not overcook the chocolate mixture. Stir it constantly over low heat until it is melted and smooth.
- Let the chocolate mixture cool slightly before adding the butter and cream. This will help prevent the mixture from curdling.
- Beat the chocolate mixture until it is light and fluffy. This will make the brigadeiros smooth and creamy.
- Chill the brigadeiros for at least 30 minutes before rolling them in the sprinkles. This will help them set and hold their shape.
- If you don't have any sprinkles, you can also roll the brigadeiros in chopped nuts, grated chocolate, or cocoa powder.
Conclusion:
Brigadeiros are a delicious and easy-to-make Brazilian chocolate truffle. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a sweet treat. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these delicious treats that are sure to please everyone.
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