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Brigadeiro

5 from 2 votes
This traditional Brazilian dessert is popular throughout the country, especially during festivities. This rich chocolate truffle will win even the non-dessert people and you won't be able to stop at just one
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 20 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: South American
Calories: 99

Ingredients
  

  • 1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
  • 1 tbstp butter
  • pinch salt
  • chocolate sprinkles

Method
 

  1. Add condensed milk, butter, and cocoa powder on a heavy bottom pan in medium heat and mix it well
  2. Continue stirring and cooking until it thickens. When the mixture starts un-sticking off the bottom, wait an extra minute and remove it from the heat
  3. Pour the mixture onto the lightly greased plate and let it cool down. You can put it in the refrigerator to speed up the process
  4. Once cold roll the mixture into little balls and then roll them over the sprinkles
  5. Place the balls in mini baking cups and voila! Enjoy!