Brigadeiros
6 servings
90 minutes
Brigadeiros are an iconic Brazilian dessert that emerged in the mid-20th century. These delicate chocolate candies made from condensed milk, cocoa, and butter have become a symbol of celebrations and cozy gatherings. Their velvety texture resembles creamy caramel, and the sweet taste with a hint of cocoa bitterness captivates from the first bite. Rolled in coconut flakes or pistachios, brigadeiros acquire new flavor nuances, making them even more exquisite. This dessert is perfect for friendly get-togethers, festivities, and simply enjoying something sweet at any time. They are easy to prepare but require patience: their shaping is a true art that transforms simple ingredients into a tender treat.
1
Pour all the condensed milk into a medium-sized thick-bottomed pot, add butter and cocoa. Place the cream over medium heat and, stirring constantly, cook until it thickens enough and separates well from the bottom and sides of the pot.
- Condensed milk: 1 jar
- Butter: 30 g
- Cocoa: 3 tablespoons
2
Transfer the cream to a ceramic or glass dish and let it cool. Cover the dish with plastic wrap so that it tightly adheres to the cream without leaving air space. If you need to make candies quickly, you can place the dish in the freezer for twenty minutes; if not, put it in the refrigerator for an hour. The finished cream should have a consistency similar to fudge.
3
Grease your hands with a piece of butter. If you don't do this, you won't be able to form the candies - the chocolate will smear. Take a small amount of cream and roll it into balls with walnuts. Dip each candy in crushed pistachios or coconut flakes.
- Butter: 30 g
- Unsalted Pistachios: 100 g
- Coconut flakes: 100 g