Description
Delicious Brazilian chocolate truffles made with sweetened condensed milk and cocoa powder.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (or 1 can)
- 2 tbsp baking cocoa powder (unsweetened, you may use 1/4 cup instead for a richer treat)
- 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (OPTIONAL)
- Chocolate vermicelli or good quality chocolate sprinkles (Enough to cover the chocolate balls)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium non-stick saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and unsalted butter. Whisk well to combine.
- Cook the Mixture: Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and starts to peel away/show the bottom of the pan when you scrape it with your wooden spoon (about 5-8 minutes). If you want, stir in vanilla extract for extra flavor!
- Cool the Mixture: Transfer the mixture to a greased plate and let it cool for at least 30 minutes (or at room temperature). This makes it easier to handle when shaping the brigadeiros.
- Shape the Brigadeiros: Once cooled, butter your hands slightly and scoop out small amounts of the mixture. Using a ½ or 1 tablespoon as measurement, roll them into balls.
- Coat the Brigadeiros: Roll each ball in chocolate sprinkles until fully coated.
- Serve or Store: Place the brigadeiros in paper cups and enjoy them. If not serving them right away, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. They can be also stored in the refrigerator for up to 4-7 days, or frozen in Ziploc bags for up to 30 days.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator to keep them fresh.
- These make for great party favors or treats!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brigadeiro
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg