BRIGADEIRO RECIPE | BRAZILIAN FUDGE BALLS
Brigadeiro is one of the most classic Brazilian desserts and party treat. This simple recipe is ready in no time and will satisfy all your sweet cravings!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 16 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1x 14oz can of sweet condensed milk
- 1/2 cup chocolate powder, such as Nescau or Nesquik
- 1 Tbsp margarine or butter (plus more for hands)
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- 1
Add the condensed milk, the butter, and the chocolate powder to a medium saucepan and stir.
- 2
Cook over medium heat, for approximately 10 minutes, stirring repeatedly and scraping the sides and the bottom of the pan with a spatula to avoid burning.
- 3
The brigadeiro is ready when you scrape the bottom of the pan, and the brigadeiro takes 2-3 seconds to come back to its place, or when the mixture reaches 205F-208F - You can use a candy thermometer, or just a regular food thermometer to check.
- 4
Pour the hot brigadeiro into a dish or a plate, and let it cool - about 2 hours.
- 5
Meanwhile, pour sprinkles in a deep plate or bowl.
- 6
When the brigadeiro is cooled, butter your hands, and scoop 1/2 Tbsp to Tbsp portions and roll little balls.
- 7
Roll the little balls in the sprinkles.
- 8
Keep them in a cool place or in the refrigerator until serving time.