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Chocolate Brigadeiro


  • Author: oliviabennett
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful Brazilian chocolate truffle, perfect for Halloween celebrations.


Ingredients

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  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Chocolate sprinkles for coating
  • A pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients: Gather all ingredients.
  2. Combine the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Cook the mixture while stirring continuously for about 10 minutes until thick and fudgy.
  4. Pour the mixture into a buttered dish and let it cool to room temperature.
  5. Roll the mixture into balls, about the size of a cherry.
  6. Coat your Brigadeiros in chocolate sprinkles.
  7. Let them set on a parchment-lined tray for at least 30 minutes.

Notes

Brigadeiros can be made a few days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Brazilian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Brigadeiro
  • Calories: 70
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 40mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: Brigadeiro, Halloween treat, chocolate truffle, Brazilian dessert, easy dessert