Brigadeiros

Name: Brigadeiros
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 18 - 22 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk; 1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tbsp. unsalted butter; 1 tbsp. espresso powder; 1/8 tsp. kosher salt; 1/4 c. chocolate sprinkles; 1/4 c. mixed red and green sprinkles; 1/4 c. roasted shelled pistachios, finely chopped

This Brazilian dessert is like a cross between fudge and chewy caramel.

By Joy ChoPublished: Nov 30, 2023

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Yields:

18 - 22 serving(s)

Total Time:

30 mins

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Think of this beloved Brazilian dessert as a mouthwatering cross between a fudgy truffle and a soft, chewy chocolate caramel. A hit of espresso powder balances the sweet richness and intensifies the chocolate flavor. Up your gifting game by placing the coated brigadeiros in mini candy liners—adorable!

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Ingredients

1
14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup
unsweetened cocoa powder
2 Tbsp.
unsalted butter
1 Tbsp.
espresso powder
1/8 tsp.
kosher salt
1/4 cup
chocolate sprinkles
1/4 cup
mixed red and green sprinkles
1/4 cup
roasted shelled pistachios, finely chopped

Directions

1. Step 1In medium saucepan, combine condensed milk, cocoa powder, butter, espresso powder, and salt. Whisking often, bring to a boil and boil until mixture melts completely. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring constantly with silicone spatula and scraping sides and bottom of pan, until mixture pulls away from sides of pan and forms thick mass, 4 to 5 minutes more.
2. Step 2Spread cocoa mixture on large plate and refrigerate 30 minutes. Using tablespoon-size cookie scoop, scoop mounds onto parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze 20 minutes.
3. Step 3In 3 separate shallow bowls, place chocolate sprinkles, red and green sprinkles, and pistachios. Roll cocoa mounds into balls, then coat some with sprinkles and remaining balls with pistachios. Place in mini candy liners and refrigerate in airtight container for up to 1 week.

Shop the look: Package the brigadeiros in metallic jewelry boxes from Paper Mart.

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