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Brazilian Brigadeiro served and ready to eat
Brazilian Desserts Snacks Party Food Vegetarian

Brazilian Brigadeiro

Soft, fudgy chocolate truffles rolled in sprinkles — Brazil's most-loved party sweet, ready in twenty minutes.

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15 minPrep
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15 minCook
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20Serves
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EasyLevel
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Ingredients

  • 1 can condensed milk
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Chocolate sprinkles for coating

Instructions

  1. Cook the condensed milk, cocoa and butter in a heavy pan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly.
  2. After 10-12 minutes the mixture pulls away from the bottom in a clean trail — it's ready.
  3. Pour onto a buttered plate; cool fully.
  4. Butter your hands and roll into small balls.
  5. Roll each in sprinkles.
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Tara’s tips

  • Stir constantly to prevent burning.
  • Test the consistency by tilting the pan — should pull away cleanly.

Serving suggestions

  • Serve in mini paper cups for the authentic touch.

Storage & reheating

Keep 1 week at room temperature in an airtight tin.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions

White brigadeiro?

Use white chocolate instead of cocoa — called beijinho.

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