Brazilian Brigadeiros
Brigadeiros
We all have that one treat—the one that magically melts away stress soothes the soul and makes the world feel a little less chaotic. For me, it’s this rich, chocolatey brigadeiro—a small but mighty bite of happiness that’s my ultimate antidepressant and PMS tranquilizer. 🫠✨
This Brazilian classic is fudgy, creamy, and dangerously addictive. It is a traditional dessert present at all birthday parties. But it is also perfect for a pick-me-up or just an excuse to indulge. And guess what? You only need four ingredients!
Why You'll Love this Cake:
Pure Chocolatey Bliss: This isn’t your average chocolate treat—it’s a decadent, fudgy, melt-in-your-mouth dessert that satisfies even the most intense cravings. Think of it as a cross between truffles and caramel fudge, but way easier to make.
Super Easy to Make: Like many other recipes you’ll find on our website, it is simple, uses easy-to-find ingredients, and straightforward steps.
Can be Eaten in Several Different Ways: You dictate the consistency; it all depends on how long you cook it for. You can cook it all the way through and make the truffles, cook for a little less time to eat it with a spoon directly from the pan (just make sure it’s cooled down; otherwise, you’ll get a lousy mouth burn), or cook even less and use it as cake filling or glaze.
Customizable & Fun to Make: You can roll them in anything—chocolate sprinkles (classic), nuts (crunchy twist), cocoa powder (sophisticated), or even shredded coconut. Want a different flavor? Add a dash of espresso powder, orange zest, or a pinch of sea salt.
INGREDIENTS
396g condensed milk (1 can)
200g 52-65% chocolate bar
100g heavy cream
28g butter
extra butter for greasing a plate
chocolate sprinkles for covering it
INSTRUCTIONS
Chop the chocolate
Grease a large plate with butter and set aside
Put a medium-sized saucepan on medium heat
Add the butter to the pot and let almost all of it saucepan
Add the condensed milk and chopped chocolate to the saucepan
Stir until the mix does not stick to the pan (usually at least 10 min); the mix should be somewhat bubbly and quickly move around the saucepan
Test the consistency by slightly tilting the pan; if the mix just easily detaches from the bottom of the saucepan and drops to the side, it’s ready
Transfer the mix to the greased plate and let it cool for a bit
Cover it with plastic wrap and put it in the fridge to finish cooling completely
Take it out of the fridge and roll balls of about 30g (you can use a cookie dough scooper to make your life easier)
Roll the balls in a bowl with the chocolate sprinkles until all balls are completely covered with sprinkles
Enjoy!
Top tips:
You can replace the chocolate sprinkles with other toppings like cocoa powder, unsweetened shredded coconut, crushed nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, macadamia, or others), crushed pistachios, etc. Just use your creativity!
You can remove the saucepan before the mix gets to the consistency for rolling and have a dessert that you can eat with a spoon.
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