It was the most popular and ubiquitous confection in the country. I found it very surprising that this dessert was so famous here yet I have never seen them sold anywhere else in the world.
At first I thought they were like French truffles or Belgian bon bons … then I had 1 or something and I figured them out. They are nothing like truffles or bon bons; the most important factor being that it contains sweetened condensed milk instead of heavy cream.
They are not creamy like truffles, instead they are chewy and gooey. My favorite brigadeiros are made with high quality chocolate and taste like gooey brownies.
The first time I made brigadeiros they were too hard and they crystalized; although they were easy to roll and they kept their shape they where crunchy and not the best. Your first batch may not be the best. Since the brigadeiros are sticky, they all require sprinkles, crushed nuts, or some type of dry ingredient on the outside layer. When I use high quality chocolate for the brigadeiro , I also make my own shavings from that same chocolate.
You could also use cocoa powder. But the traditional sprinkle are the most traditional. I make my own shavings when I want to use high quality chocolate. Like heaven! Brigadeiro tastes like a chocolate fudge melting in your mouth. You basically put everything all ingredients in a pan, cook for 15 minutes, let it rest, and roll the balls. Yes, or at least at room temperature. If the truffles are warm, they will melt and make a huge mess.
Yes, immediately after cooking it to speed up the cooling process. Only after it cools down, you can roll it to its final form. Personally, I prefer to leave my brigadeiros at ambient temperature because I live in a cold place. In this case, I recommend you eat them within three days. If you refrigerate them, keep it for seven days, but be aware that besides getting a bit dry, they could also have their color, texture, and flavor changed a little.
Only freeze the dough; otherwise, they might not look so appealing as before. If you have any leftovers that you want to save for another party or just to save for after your diet, all you need to do is to store them in a plastic container with the lid tightly closed in the freezer and without the candy cups. To thaw, leave them at room temperature for about one hour. Brigadeiro is a very versatile sweet. You can create different flavors or a mix of flavors as you like.
There are plenty of brigadeiro recipe variations possible, but a few of my favorites are coconut beijinho , pumpkin , and lemon. This brigadeiro recipe is very easy to follow. Once you start rolling the truffles, I recommend you do it in batches for practical reasons. First, the step-by-step instructions that will walk you through the whole cooking process of this divine brigadeiro recipe.
As I said before, brigadeiro is an easy Brazilian dessert to prepare. First, grease a plate with butter and set aside. Then, mix the condensed milk , the butter, and the cocoa powder in a medium non-stick pan.
Most of them say to turn off the stove after the mixture seems more like a dough and it starts pulling away from the sides of the pan. But I say, continue stirring it for a minute after the dough starts acting like that. When I cook it for a further minute, the brigadeiro never sticks to my hand. It is very easy to roll. Remove it from the heat and transfer the mixture to the greased plate and spread. Let it cool in the freezer for 25 minutes.
Before you start molding your brigadeiros, put the chocolate sprinkles on a plate next to you, another plate filled with candy cups , and butter to grease your hands a little. To mold the brigadeiro into balls, take a full teaspoon with the dough and roll it between your buttered hands. Bom apetite! Did you like this recipe for brigadeiro? Then save it to your Pinterest board and send it to a friend who might also like it. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram!
Snap a photo and share it with me tagging iheartbrazilofficial! Is it best to use a candy thermometer, if so what stage is best when ready to remove from stove top? I'm not for sure how long to cook it for as I am seeing anywhere from 15 min up to 45 min I have a gas stove. I have made different candies for years, but fudge is not one of my friends.. Are these more like a fudge consistency or melt in your mouth truffle?
Form into small balls and eat at once or chill until serving. All Rights Reserved. Rating: 4. Read Reviews Add Review. Save Pin Print Share. Brigadeiro Andrea Jacobs. Brigadeiro Jennifer Cucci. Brigadeiro AngT. Brigadeiro KarinaB. Recipe Summary test prep:. Nutrition Info. Ingredients Decrease Serving The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified.
Add all ingredients to shopping list View your list. I Made It Print. Full Nutrition. Reviews Read More Reviews. Rating: 5 stars. I am from Brazil, but I am currently living in the US. I can give some tips about making a brigadeiro: 1. Condensed milk in the US is a litlle different from the Brazilian version. It is not so sweet as the Brazilian, therefore I would recommend using a chocolate powder like Nesquick. Cook the mixture until it thickens enough to show the pan bottom during stirring.
Pour the mixture in a lightly greased dish and let it cool to room temperature. Now you are ready to form the little balls, remember to grease your hands with margarine first! Roll it over sprinkles 6. Place the balls in candy cups small size and voilla! Enjoy it! In Brazil every child's birthday includes this wonderful specialty.
Children adore brigadeiro. Read More. Rating: 3 stars. To me, these were just "ok. I'm not the best judge because my sweet tooth isn't super-crazy. We rolled them in coconut, crushed pecans, or crushed white chips, because it's what we had. Made for a project on Brazil my daughter had to do for her sophomore Global Issues class.
She said she and her classmates loved them. Of course, give a little chocolate to a bunch of teenagers and most of them will say "mmm. Reviews: Most Helpful. Rating: 4 stars.
Ok, this recipe should be better explained.
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