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Brazilian Brigadeiro

An authentic recipe for traditional Brazilian brigadeiros, yielding fudgy chocolate spheres covered in crisp sprinkles.

Level Easy Prep 10 min Cook 15 min Servings 20 Score 4.9/10

Ready in

25 min

Makes 20 servings

Prep 10m

Cook 15m

Level Easy

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for traditional Brazilian brigadeiros, yielding fudgy chocolate spheres covered in crisp sprinkles.

Classic Brazilian chocolate truffles made with condensed milk and butter, coated in chocolate sprinkles.

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Main

1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted)
2 tbsp butter (unsalted)

Coating

1 cup chocolate sprinkles (granulated chocolate)

Prep

1 tsp butter (for greasing hands)

Equipment

Medium saucepan Heavy-bottomed preferred
Silicone spatula For constant stirring
Greased plate For cooling the mixture

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, sifted cocoa powder, and unsalted butter over medium-low heat.
Stir constantly with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula to prevent burning, cooking until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the bottom of the pan.
12 min
Pour the hot chocolate mixture onto a lightly greased plate or dish and let it cool completely to room temperature, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Lightly butter your hands to prevent sticking, scoop small portions of the mixture, and roll them into smooth bite-sized balls.
Roll each ball generously in chocolate sprinkles until fully coated and place them into small paper candy cups.

Nutrition

Calories 65

Protein 1g

Carbs 11g

Fat 2g

Fiber 0g

Sugar 10g

Sodium 20mg

Serving Size 1 brigadeiro

Cooking Timeline

Prep 10 min

Cook 15 min

Total 25 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.3 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Taste 9.8
Presentation 9.5
Nutrition 6.0
Value 9.5
Instructions 9.5
Ingredients 9.5
Time Accuracy 9.0
Difficulty 9.0
Would Make Again 9.5

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

An iconic, melt-in-your-mouth Brazilian treat that is simple to make and always a crowd favorite.

Pros

Only a few ingredients
Incredibly rich and fudgy
Perfect for celebrations

Cons

Requires constant stirring while cooking

Overview

Classic Brazilian chocolate truffles made with condensed milk and butter, coated in chocolate sprinkles.

AI Insights

Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional Brazilian brigadeiros, yielding fudgy chocolate spheres covered in crisp sprinkles.

Tips

Keep the heat on medium-low to avoid burning the condensed milk
Always butter your hands thoroughly before rolling the balls to prevent sticking
Use high-quality chocolate sprinkles for the best texture and appearance