Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
0.5 cup

butter

melted

5 tbsp

cocoa powder

unsweetened

14 unit

sweetened condensed milk

canned

0.25 cup

sugar

fine

Step 1
~4 min

Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat.

Step 2
~4 min

Add condensed milk and cocoa powder to the melted butter.

Step 3
~4 min

Stir the mixture constantly over medium heat for about 10 minutes.

Step 4
~4 min

Continue stirring until the mixture peels away from the bottom of the pot when tilted.

Key Technique: Stirring
Step 5
~4 min

Pour the mixture onto a buttered plate.

Step 6
~4 min

Let the mixture cool at room temperature for 1-2 hours.

Step 7
~4 min

Butter your hands and roll the cooled mixture into small balls.

Step 8
~4 min

Roll each ball in fine sugar, icing sugar, or chocolate sprinkles.

Step 9
~4 min

Serve the brigadeiros.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a non-stick pot to prevent burning.

Keep stirring constantly to ensure even cooking.

If the mixture is too soft, chill it for a longer period.

Add a pinch of salt to enhance the chocolate flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve at room temperature.

Perfect for parties and celebrations.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coffee
Tea

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Brazil

Cultural Significance

A staple at Brazilian birthday parties and celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Birthdays
Weddings
Holidays

Occasion Tags

Birthday party
Celebration
Holiday
Dessert

Popularity Score

70/100

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