CHOCOLATE BRIGADEIROS
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
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.
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Osaretin Samson
[email protected]These brigadeiros are chocolate heaven! They're the perfect treat for any chocolate lover.
Kinston_TK07 Mck
[email protected]These brigadeiros are the yummiest treats ever! I can't get enough of them.
Kifayat Mughal
[email protected]I love baking these brigadeiros. They're so easy to make and always turn out perfect.
Bhf Hdjjd
[email protected]These brigadeiros are my favorite dessert. They're so rich and chocolatey.
ShAjAl Shil
[email protected]These brigadeiros are the perfect party food. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.
Viceroy
[email protected]I'm addicted to these brigadeiros! I can't stop eating them.
Cpt Mo
[email protected]These brigadeiros are the perfect way to end a meal. They're light and airy, and the chocolate flavor is just right.
Tonny Raj
[email protected]I've been making these brigadeiros for years, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
Joel Cloete
[email protected]These brigadeiros are the perfect combination of sweet and chocolatey. I can't get enough of them!
Ayodeji Phillp
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so quick and easy. I can whip up a batch of brigadeiros in no time.
Tiffany Meadows
[email protected]These brigadeiros are always a hit at my parties. They're the perfect size for a quick sweet treat.
Steve plays Minecraft
[email protected]I've tried several brigadeiro recipes, and this one is definitely my favorite. The texture is perfect and the chocolate flavor is divine.
jack brown
[email protected]These brigadeiros are my go-to chocolate fix. They're so easy to make and always satisfy my craving for something sweet.
Thato Ojo
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few basic ingredients, but the results are amazing.
Beena Beena
[email protected]These brigadeiros are the perfect treat for any chocolate lover. They're rich, creamy, and have just the right amount of sweetness.
JNJ Vintage Watches
[email protected]I've made these brigadeiros for several parties now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're easy to make ahead of time, which is a big plus.
Suleman Sheikh
[email protected]This was my first time making brigadeiros, and they turned out great! I was worried they would be too sweet, but they were perfectly balanced.
pilz 360
[email protected]I'm a big fan of brigadeiros, and this recipe did not disappoint. The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the texture was perfect.
Sufian Gujjar
[email protected]These brigadeiros were a huge hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.