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Gooey Vegan Brigadeiro: Brazilian Truffles
Fudgy, gooey vegan Brigadeiro with the rich chocolate flavor of the traditional Brazilian treat. Dairy-free, nut-free, and allergy-friendly, it’s perfect for parties or a quick sweet fix!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 10 Brigadeiro
Calories: 131 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Brazilian , Vegan
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.
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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.
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Notes
- *Keep cooking the brigadeiro until it starts to stick to itself and pulls away from the sides of the pan, forming a very thick consistency.
- *Keep cooking the brigadeiro until it starts to stick to itself and pulls away from the sides of the pan, forming a very thick consistency.
- ** If the Brigadeiro is not sticking or forming into a ball, return it to the pan and cook it for another 5 minutes.
- ** If the Brigadeiro is not sticking or forming into a ball, return it to the pan and cook it for another 5 minutes.
- Storage:
- Countertop: Store your chocolate Brigadeiro for 2-3 days in an air-tight container.
- Refrigerator: Place them in a small bowl and cover them with plastic wrap, then put them in the fridge. They will last up to 5 days but will harden so let them come to room temperature before eating
Nutrition Information
Serving
1treat
Calories
131kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Potassium
102mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
8IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Brigadeiro
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131
% 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.