Easy Coconut Brigadeiros Recipe (3-ingredient)
These easy coconut brigadeiros are creamy and chewy, packed with coconut flavor, and use only 3 ingredients. These bite-sized treats come together on the stovetop with no baking required. They are naturally gluten-free and are a crowd-pleasing dessert for parties, celebrations, or just because.
Ingredients
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- ¾ cup shredded coconut (50g)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups shredded coconut (100g), for rolling
Instructions
- Place condensed milk and butter into a deep saucepan over mínimum heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.
- Add the shredded coconut and continue cooking and stirring until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the bottom and sides of the pan. This process takes about 12 minutes. It's important to keep the heat low and stir constantly so the mixture doesn't burn.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and let it cool at room temperature. Then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, until completely cold and firm.
- Roll the mixture into small balls and roll them in the remaining shredded coconut.
- Store brigadeiros covered in the refrigerator until serving.
Notes
Storing: Store brigadeiros covered in the refrigerator. You can freeze them first in a tray and, when firm, transfer them to a freezer bag or airtight container.