Brazilian chocolate truffles - brigadeiro
Make Brazilian chocolate truffles - brigadeiro once and it will go straight into your regular rotation. Prep takes about under an hour, cooking around under an hour, and it serves 4. Sweet without being heavy, it works just as well for an afternoon treat as for dessert. Scroll down for the ingredients, the step-by-step method, and answers to the questions we get asked most about it.
- Level Easy
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 400 g Condensed Milk
- 4 tbsp Cocoa Powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 50 g Pistachio
- 50 g Almonds
- 50 g Desiccated Coconut
Method
- In a medium heavy-based saucepan, heat the butter, condensed milk, a pinch of salt and the cocoa, to boiling, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Reduce the heat to medium-low; cook for 10-15 mins, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick and shiny and starts to pull away from the bottom.
- Stir in the vanilla and vigorously mix again. Pour the mixture onto a buttered plate. Chill for at least 2 hrs.
- Butter your hands and pinch off some of the dough to make 2.5cm balls. Place your toppings into small bowls and roll the balls of one of the decorations. Place in mini paper baking cups or on a tray lined with non-stick baking paper
Tips for the best Brazilian chocolate truffles - brigadeiro
- Rest the finished dish for a few minutes before serving — it lets the flavours settle and the texture firm up.
- Read the whole method before you start and measure out the 7 ingredients first — it keeps the pace relaxed once the heat is on.
- Use a kitchen scale for the dry ingredients if you have one — baking is less forgiving than cooking.
- Do not crowd the pan. Cook in batches if needed so everything browns instead of steaming.
Variations
- Vegetable boost: stir in a handful of spinach, peas or diced peppers in the last few minutes of cooking.
- Spicier version: add a pinch of chilli flakes or a sliced fresh chilli with the aromatics.
Serving ideas
Serve slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a spoon of thick cream.
Storage
Keeps in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week. Most versions freeze well for 2 months.
Frequently asked questions
What can I substitute for unsalted butter?
Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.
Can I make Brazilian chocolate truffles - brigadeiro ahead of time?
You can prep all the ingredients a day ahead and keep them covered in the fridge, then cook just before serving for the best texture.
Is this Brazilian chocolate truffles - brigadeiro recipe easy to make?
It is rated easy: 7 ingredients and 3 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.
Recipe data via TheMealDB — source
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