Gooey Vegan Brigadeiro: Brazilian Truffles
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Gooey Vegan Brigadeiro: Brazilian Truffles
Description
This recipe transforms classic brigadeiro into a vegan dessert by substituting sweetened condensed milk with aquafaba (the liquid from canned chickpeas) and maple syrup, balanced with cocoa powder for chocolate flavor. The addition of oat milk and potato starch helps achieve the thick, sticky consistency required for rolling the batter into truffles.
The preparation involves gradually cooking the mixture while stirring to prevent burning until it thickens and pulls away from the pan's sides, signaling readiness. After cooling, the batter can be shaped into small balls and rolled in chocolate sprinkles for a textured outer layer.
These brigadeiros have a tender yet sticky profile, making them distinct from typical truffles with a more dense center. They are suitable as bite-sized desserts for vegan diets or those avoiding dairy.
Notes include tips on adjusting cooking times if the batter is not firm enough to roll and advice on storage to maintain softness or firmness by refrigerating or keeping at room temperature.
Ingredients
- ¾ cups aquafaba (liquid in canned chickpeas)
- ¾ cups maple syrup amber
- 3 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoon oat milk (or soy)
- ½ teaspoon potato starch (do not use tapioca starch)
- 1 cup chocolate sprinkles
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the maple syrup and chickpea liquid (aquafaba) over medium heat. Stir until well combined.
- Next, slowly whisk in the cacao powder and salt, followed by the oat milk.
- Continue cooking until the mixture starts to bubble and boil. Then turn the heat down to low and cook for another 10 minutes. Keep stirring to prevent burning.
- After 10 minutes, slowly whisk in the potato starch. Continue to cook for another 5-10 minutes. The batter should start to thicken*
- Once the batter is sticking to the bottom of the pan, turn off the heat and transfer the vegan brigadeiro to a greased plate or bowl.
- Let it cool completely.
How to roll Brigadeiro
- Onto a plate, add all your chocolate sprinkles.
- Once the brigadeiro bater has cooled enough to handle safely, grease your hands with a little butter. Then, take a teaspoon amount of the mixture and roll it into 1-inch balls using the palms of your hands **.
- Gently roll each ball in the chocolate sprinkles until evenly coated. Place the finished brigadeiros in candy cups to prevent them from sticking together while they cool.
Notes
- Cook the batter until it thickens enough to stick and pull from the pan sides for easy rolling.
- If the mixture doesn’t form balls, continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Store brigadeiros in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days; allow to warm to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Brigadeiro
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1treat | |
| Calories | 131kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 102mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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