Brigadeiro Recipe ~ Brazilian Chocolate Truffles
This Brigadeiros recipe is so easy, you will not believe it! Brigadeiros are chocolatey, fudgy, soft, and chewy balls that are rolled in sprinkles for a divine little sweet bite. They are a Brazilian staple that you find in every chocolate shop, pastry store, restaurants, and in homes.
Servings 20 brigadeiros
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Butter, salted
- 14 ounces Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 4 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- Pinch of Salt
- 1 cup Sprinkles
- 24 Mini cupcake liners
Instructions
- To a small-medium pot, add the butter, sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and pinch of salt. Heat on low-medium heat and whisk together to combine. Cook for 4-5 minutes stirring as it thickens. It is done when a spatula scraped along the bottom leaves a trail for 3-5 seconds. Remove from the heat.
- Butter a shallow dish and pour the chocolate into the dish. Place in the refrigerator to cool for 15-20 minutes or in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- Once the chocolate has firmed up and cooled, scoop a tablespoon of it up and then roll it into a ball. Roll the brigadeiro in sprinkles and then place in mini cupcake paper liners.
Notes
- How should I store the brigadeiros? I recommend storing these in the refrigerator in an airtight container. You can leave them out at room temperature, but I find that they may get too soft and mushy. It's also safer to store them in the fridge as it reduces the likelihood of bacteria from forming.
- How long will these brigadeiros last?
If stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container, the brigadeiros will last up to 7 days. If stored at room temperature, they will last 2-3 days. - Is this Brigadeiro recipe Gluten-Free?
Yes, this recipe is a gluten-free. Always be sure to check the labels of all of your ingredients, however, to ensure each is gluten free.