Brigadeiro Recipe
These homemade brigadeiros are always a crowd-pleaser. They’re super easy to make, naturally gluten-free, and take 4 ingredients! The sweet treats are made with sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, butter, and shredded coconut for a twist. These bite-sized treats are rich, fudgy, and perfect for birthdays, parties, or a quick homemade dessert.
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About these fudgy chocolate bites
Brigadeiro it’s a typical Brazilian sweet based on condensed milk and cocoa powder. The original is covered with chocolate sprinkles, but this recipe takes shredded coconut for a twist. For more chocolate truffle recipes or small bites, here is the link to these chocolate peanut butter balls.
These easy brigadeiros are rich and fudgey. They’re super easy to make, they take 4 ingredients, and are naturally gluten-free. The bite-sized treats are a perfect party dessert, like birthdays, celebrations, or a quick homemade dessert. They also freeze beautifully!
Can I make brigadeiro ahead of time? Yes, you can prepare them a day in advance and store them covered in the fridge.
Ingredients
- Condensed milk: sweetened condensed milk
- Cocoa Powder: unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Butter: unsalted butter.
- Shredded coconut: to cover the truffles. You can also use chocolate sprinkles.
How to make these easy brigadeiros
Lightly grease a bowl and set it aside.
Heat the sweetened condensed milk, unsalted butter, and cocoa powder over medium-low heat in a deep saucepan.
Mix and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until thick. This process takes about 12 minutes; you can’t get distracted because it can burn easily. It’s ready when you stir, and the mixture separates from the saucepan, or you tilt the saucepan and don’t stick, and it separates.
Pour the mixture into the prepared bowl and let it cool at room temperature.
When the mixture is completely cold, roll the balls in the shredded coconut.
How do I prevent sticking? Let the mixture cool before rolling, and lightly butter your hands.
Store the brigadeiros covered in the fridge.
Storing
Store brigadeiros covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Can I freeze brigadeiros?
Yes, they freeze beautifully; freeze them in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Serving suggestions
Brigadeiros can be served with different toppings. It’s very nice to make a plate of brigadeiros with a mix of them:
- Chocolate sprinkles: classic brigadeiros are rolled in chocolate sprinkles.
- Sprinkles: roll brigadeiros in sprinkles of many colours and sizes.
- Coconut: shredded coconut.
- Cocoa: cocoa powder.
- Dried fruits: peanuts or walnuts. Roll the brigadeiros in crushed nuts/peanuts for crunchiness.
- Paper liners: serve brigadeiros in small paper liners.
For more gluten-free small bites recipes
Easy Brigadeiro Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (27g)
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder (30g)
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Butter a bowl and set it aside.
- Heat the sweetened condensed milk, unsalted butter, and cocoa powder over medium-low heat in a deep saucepan.
- Mix and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until thick. This process takes about 12 minutes; you can’t get distracted because it can burn easily. It’s ready when you stir, and the mixture separates from the saucepan, or you tilt the saucepan and don't stick, and it separates.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared bowl and let it cool at room temperature.
- When the mixture is completely cold, roll the balls in the shredded coconut or chocolate sprinkles. To prevent sticking, lightly butter your hands.
- Store brigadeiros covered in the fridge.
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