Creamy Brigadeiros Recipe Easy Homemade Brazilian Chocolate Truffles
A quick and easy recipe for creamy Brazilian chocolate truffles made with sweetened condensed milk and cocoa powder, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz / 395 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, softened or melted
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) heavy cream (optional)
- Chocolate sprinkles (for rolling) or crushed nuts, shredded coconut, or cocoa powder
- A pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, softened unsalted butter, and a pinch of sea salt. Stir gently until smooth and well combined.
- Place the saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir continuously with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, scraping the bottom and sides to prevent sticking, for about 15-20 minutes until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream for extra creaminess and cook for another 2 minutes while stirring.
- Test the consistency by scraping some mixture onto a buttered plate. Let cool for a minute, then push with your finger. If it holds its shape without running, it is ready.
- Pour the mixture into a greased shallow dish. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Grease your hands with butter or oil. Scoop tablespoons of the mixture and roll into small balls about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter.
- Roll each ball in chocolate sprinkles or your choice of coating.
- Place finished brigadeiros in paper cups or on a tray. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.
Notes
Stir continuously on low heat to avoid burning and grainy texture. Test consistency on a cold buttered plate. Butter hands liberally when rolling to prevent sticking. Chill rolled brigadeiros again for 30 minutes for firmer texture. For dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil and heavy cream with coconut cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brigadeiro (about
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 4.5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1.5
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