Brigadeiros (Brazilian chocolate fudge truffles)
These little chocolate truffle balls were named after a Brazilian General who loved these treats. They are served in Brazil for festive occasions including most birthday parties. Because of the sweetened condensed milk, they have a caramel and chocolate flavor. Once rolled into balls they are put in mini candy papers. Store these in the refrigerator.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Brazilian
Servings: 20 truffles
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 3 tbsp Cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp + butter plus a little extra to grease hands with
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
In a heavy saucepan, stir together sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 10 minutes. Do not allow to boil.
Add sea salt and vanilla.
Cook until the mixture starts to pull away from the bottom of the pan.
Pour into a bowl to cool.
Once cool, butter fingers and roll a small amount of cooled mixture in between your hands to shape into balls.
Roll into chocolate sprinkles or shaved chocolate. We also rolled a few into a cinnamon and sugar mixture.