Brigadeiro (Brazilian Chocolate Truffles)

• Prep time: 10 minutes (plus 1 hour cooling)

• Cook time: 15 minutes

• Total time: 1 hour 25 minutes

• Servings: 6 servings (makes 18 truffles)

• Country of Origin: Brazil

• Description: Brazil's iconic sweet truffle made by simmering sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter until thick, rolled into balls, and coated in chocolate sprinkles.

• Presentation & How It's Eaten: Placed in small paper candy cups, served at room temperature at birthday parties and celebrations. Eaten by hand.

• Ingredients:

  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

  • 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter

  • 1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles (for coating)

• Step-by-Step Directions:

  • Combine Base: Combine condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.

  • Cook & Stir: Cook continuously, stirring constantly with a spatula for 10–12 minutes until mixture thickens and pulls away clean from bottom of pan.

  • Cool: Transfer hot fudge onto a buttered plate and let cool completely to room temperature for 1 hour.

  • Roll Balls: Grease hands with butter, scoop tablespoon-sized portions, and roll into smooth round balls.

  • Coat: Roll truffles in chocolate sprinkles until fully covered and place in mini paper candy cups.

• Optional: Use white chocolate and coconut flakes to make Beijinho truffles.

• Cooking Tips: Stir constantly with a silicone spatula to prevent condensed milk from burning on the bottom.

• Nutrition Facts:

  • Calories: ~190 kcal

  • Total Fat: 6g

  • Saturated Fat: 4g

  • Cholesterol: 15mg

  • Sodium: 50mg

  • Total Carbohydrates: 31g

  • Dietary Fiber: 1g

  • Sugars: 28g

  • Protein: 4g