Brigadeiro is the most famous Brazilian dessert. It is made with condensed milk and cocoa powder. Almost every Brazilian birthday party has brigadeiro.
😌 Difficulty: Easy
⏱️ Preparation time: 5 min
🔥 Cooking time: 10 min
⏳ Total time: 15 min
👥 Servings: 12 small balls
Ingredients
- 1 can (395 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp butter
- Chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- In a small pot, add condensed milk, cocoa powder and butter.
- Place on low heat. Stir constantly so it does not burn.
- Cook for about 8-10 minutes.
- The mixture is ready when it becomes thick and you can see the bottom of the pot for 2-3 seconds while stirring.
- Transfer to a plate and let cool completely.
- Grease your hands with a little butter.
- Roll into small balls.
- Roll each ball in chocolate sprinkles.
- Serve at room temperature.
SpinThatCuisine Tip 💡
In Brazil, brigadeiros are usually made very small and placed in paper cups at birthday parties. The mixture must be thick enough to hold shape but still soft inside