BRIGADEIRO RECIPE | BRAZILIAN FUDGE BALLS

Brigadeiro is one of the most classic Brazilian desserts and party treat. This simple recipe is ready in no time and will satisfy all your sweet cravings!

📝 Ingredients

• 1x 14oz can of sweet condensed milk
• 1/2 cup chocolate powder, such as Nescau or Nesquik
• 1 Tbsp margarine or butter (plus more for hands)
• Sprinkles

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Add the condensed milk, the butter, and the chocolate powder to a medium saucepan and stir.
2. 2Cook over medium heat, for approximately 10 minutes, stirring repeatedly and scraping the sides and the bottom of the pan with a spatula to avoid burning.
3. 3The brigadeiro is ready when you scrape the bottom of the pan, and the brigadeiro takes 2-3 seconds to come back to its place, or when the mixture reaches 205F-208F - You can use a candy thermometer, or just a regular food thermometer to check.
4. 4Pour the hot brigadeiro into a dish or a plate, and let it cool - about 2 hours.
5. 5Meanwhile, pour sprinkles in a deep plate or bowl.
6. 6When the brigadeiro is cooled, butter your hands, and scoop 1/2 Tbsp to Tbsp portions and roll little balls.
7. 7Roll the little balls in the sprinkles.
8. 8Keep them in a cool place or in the refrigerator until serving time.