Best Trio Of Brigadeiros Recipes

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BRIGADEIRO



Brigadeiro image

Try the Brazilian treat called brigadeiro, a festive three-ingredient fudge. Roll in sprinkles and serve in bite-size pieces-or in individual spoons-for a crowd-pleasing treat.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield about 12 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 4

One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/3 cup sprinkles

Steps:

  • Combine the condensed milk, cocoa powder and butter in a small saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until very thick, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, then roll into twelve 1-inch balls and dip in sprinkles. Alternatively, scoop out spoonfuls (leave in the spoon) and dip the top portion in sprinkles.

TRADITIONAL AND PINK BRIGADEIROS



Traditional and Pink Brigadeiros image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 30 servings of each

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 ounce dark chocolate
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Melted butter or butter spray, for greasing hands
1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more for greasing hands
1 tablespoon cherry gelatin
1 egg yolk
Melted butter or butter spray, for greasing hands
1/4 cup crystallized sugar

Steps:

  • For the traditional brigadeiros: Combine the sweetened condensed milk, chocolate, cocoa powder and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir vigorously until you see heavy bubbles in the mixture, about 10 minutes. Transfer the batch to a porcelain plate and refrigerate for 1 hour or until it is completely cool. When cooled, butter your hands with the butter spray and using a tablespoon grab small amounts of the mixture and mold it into 1-inch balls. Roll each one in sprinkles and place in mini paper candy cups. Keep refrigerated for 30 minutes before serving.
  • For the pink brigadeiros: Combine the milk, butter, gelatin and egg yolk in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir vigorously until you see heavy bubbles in the mixture, about 10 minutes. Transfer the batch to a porcelain plate and refrigerate for 1 hour or until it is completely cool. When cooled, butter your hands with butter spray and using a tablespoon grab small amounts of the mixture and mold it into 1-inch balls. Roll in crystallized sugar and place in mini paper candy cups. Keep refrigerated for 30 minutes before serving.

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