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Brigadeiros

Cultural Context

Originating in Brazil in the 1940s, brigadeiros were created as a sweet treat for children's parties and have since become a beloved dessert across the country. Traditionally made with simple ingredients, they symbolize celebration and joy, often served at birthdays and festive occasions. Today, brigadeiros have gained international popularity, inspiring variations with different flavors and toppings, appealing to sweet lovers around the world.

BrazilianBRdessert
20 min
easy
12 servings
Servings4
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
unsweetened cocoa powder
chocolate sprinkles
1/2 cup coconut milk
Oreo cookies
water
strawberries
rainbow sprinkles

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk + sugar

Coconut milk offers a dairy-free option.

unsweetened cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: chocolate syrup

Carob powder is a caffeine-free alternative.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and dairy-free.

chocolate sprinkles

🥗Healthier: chopped nuts

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Chopped nuts add crunch and reduce sugar.

1

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter with a can of sweetened condensed milk and some cocoa powder on the stove, stirring them together.

2

Pour the mixture into a bowl and chill.

3

Scoop out the chilled mixture like ice cream and roll it into ball shapes, covering them in chocolate sprinkles.

4

For a variation, mix butter, condensed milk, and 1/2 cup of coconut milk instead of cocoa powder, chill, scoop, and roll in coconut flakes.

5

Smash Oreo cookies, mix with butter and condensed milk, melt on the stove, chill, scoop, and roll in crushed Oreo.

6

Chop strawberries, cook with 1/2 cup of water, add condensed milk, chill, scoop, and roll in rainbow sprinkles.

Cooking Techniques

mixingcookingrolling

Equipment Needed

bowlpot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

BrigadeiroBrazilian Chocolate Truffles

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