Easy Creamy Brazilian Brigadeiro Chocolate Truffles Recipe for Perfect Homemade Treats
These easy creamy Brazilian Brigadeiro chocolate truffles are a quick, simple, and addictive homemade treat with a rich, velvety chocolate flavor and smooth fudge-like texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Yield: 20 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz / 395 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, softened
- Chocolate sprinkles (brigadeiro granulado) for coating
- Optional: pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- In a medium nonstick saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, softened unsalted butter, and optionally a pinch of sea salt. Stir well to mix evenly before heating.
- Place the pan over medium-low heat. Stir continuously with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, scraping the bottom and sides to prevent sticking. Cook for about 10-15 minutes until the mixture thickens and starts pulling away from the pan, forming a fudgy mass.
- Pour the mixture onto a greased plate or shallow dish and spread evenly. Let it cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. You can refrigerate to speed cooling but check frequently to avoid hardening too much.
- Once cooled, grease your hands lightly with butter. Scoop out small portions (about 1 tablespoon or 15 g each) and roll into smooth balls.
- Roll each ball in chocolate sprinkles until fully coated.
- Place the coated truffles on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up before serving.
Notes
Stir constantly during cooking to prevent burning and achieve the perfect fudgy texture. Grease hands with butter before rolling to avoid stickiness. Chill truffles well before serving for best texture. Variations include using coconut oil and coconut condensed milk for a vegan version, or rolling in nuts or shredded coconut instead of sprinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (about 15
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 3.5
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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