Brigadeiros
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Experience Brazil's favourite chocolate truffle with this easy-peasy homemade brigadeiro recipe! With just a few simple ingredients and our step-by-step instructions, anyone can whip up these delicious chocolate bites. We provide visual cues for that tricky sweetened condensed milk cooking stage so you know precisely when it's done.
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Ingredients
- 1 can condensed milk (397g)
- 30 grams cocoa powder or four tablespoons
- 30 grams unsalted butter or two tablespoons. Plus extra for greasing
- a pinch of salt omit if using salted butter
- Sprinkles of choice
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Instructions
- Lightly grease a large dinner plate, about 10 inches (25cm) wide, with butter, cooking spray or oil. Set it aside for later.
- Add the condensed milk, cocoa powder, butter and salt to a medium saucepan. Sift the cocoa powder into the pan to break up any lumps.
- Use a heatproof silicone spatula or wooden spoon to stir everything together until well mixed.
- Put the pan over medium heat. Keep stirring constantly with a figure-8 motion, constantly scraping the bottom and sides as you go. Stir until the butter melts completely and the mixture starts bubbling very gently.
- Once bubbling, turn the heat down to medium-low so it brings the bubbles down to barely visible. Don't stop stirring at any point or it can scorch. Keep scraping the sides and bottom throughout.
- To check if it's ready, draw a line through the mixture. If the line stays separated for 3-4 seconds before sinking back in, it's done.
- You can also tilt the pan - if the mixture pulls away from the side cleanly, it's ready.Cooking usually takes about 10 minutes, but the time can vary based on the saucepan size, material and stove heat. Watch the mixture closely. Look for visual signs like the trail left by the spatula or the tilt test to know when it's done. Don't just go by time, use the visual clues.
- Once cooked, immediately pour the hot Brigadeiro mixture directly onto the prepared greased plate. It should slide out of the pan easily in one piece.
- Use the spatula to spread the mixture thinly and evenly across the surface of the plate. Cool the mixture in the fridge for 1 hour so it can set up.
- While the mixture chills, pour your choice of sprinkles into small bowls or plates for coating later.
- After 1 hour of cooling, remove the solidified Brigadeiro mixture from the fridge. Lightly grease your hands with butter, oil or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Use a cookie scoop or teaspoon to portion small balls of the mixture. Roll each one between your greased palms to form neat spheres.
- Drop the balls into the sprinkles and roll gently to coat evenly on all sides before transferring to a clean plate or container.
- For best results, chill the finished Brigadeiros in the fridge for 1-2 hours more before serving.
Notes
- We find a heavy-bottomed, non-stick saucepan with a capacity of 1.5-2 litres (about 20-25cm in diameter) works best for this recipe. Our Brigadeiro mixture is about 2.5cm deep in the pan.
- Too large of a pan can cause the mixture to overheat and cook too quickly, unless you are doubling the recipe.
- To prevent the Brigadeiro mixture from sticking to the bottom and sides of the pan or burning, it is essential to stir it constantly. Use a figure-eight motion and make sure to thoroughly scrape along the sides and bottom of the saucepan as you stir.
- Be patient and do not rush the cooking process. Continuously stirring over gentle heat is key for the ideal creamy texture.
- We found using an oversized burner or element that extends up the sides of the pan overheats the mixture too quickly. Instead, choose a stove burner that is about the same diameter as the bottom of the saucepan or smaller.
- The cooking and stirring process typically takes around 10 minutes, but the exact time will vary depending on several factors:
- Keep a close eye on the mixture and watch for visual signs like the trail left by the spatula or the tilt test to know precisely when it has reached the ideal consistency.
- Don't rely solely on the clock, use the visual clues to determine if it's done.
- Chilling the Brigadeiro mixture for at least 1 hour until slightly firm is critical. The mixture straight from the hot pan will be too soft and sticky to shape properly. Cooling it in the fridge helps it solidify for much easier shaping.
- Lightly coating your hands with butter, oil or non-stick spray before rolling is another key step. Greased hands prevent the mixture from sticking and make rolling the balls a breeze.
- You can eat the Brigadeiros right after coating them in sprinkles. However, chilling them in the fridge for 1-2 more hours allows them to fully set into the perfect fudgy, yet firm texture. This extra chill time is especially helpful in hot kitchens or if you have warm hands.
- A larger saucepan or one made of thinner material like aluminum will reduce the cooking time.
- A larger saucepan or one made of thinner material like aluminum will reduce the cooking time.
- The intensity of heat from your stove burner will also impact it.
- The intensity of heat from your stove burner will also impact it.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
63kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
21mg
(1%)
Potassium
87mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
44IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 63kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 44IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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