Brigadeiro
Easy 3-ingredient Brazilian brigadeiro recipe! Fudgy chocolate truffles rolled in sprinkles, coconut, or cookies. No-bake, gluten-free, and kid-friendly!
Servings: 16 people
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons dutch processed cocoa powder
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Topping Options
- chocolate sprinkles
- shredded coconut
- crushed oreos
- rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cocoa powder, butter, and sweetened condensed milk.
- Cook, stirring constantly, for about 10 minutes, until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Remove from heat and let cool until the mixture is comfortable to handle.
- Scoop into small balls (about ¾ inch in diameter) and roll in your desired toppings.
- Chill in the fridge until firm. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
Brigadeiros are super versatile, and you can get creative with the toppings. Here are some delicious options beyond the classics:
Sweet Toppings
- Crushed freeze-dried strawberries or raspberries
- Cocoa nibs
- Toffee bits
- Crushed pretzels (for a sweet-salty combo)
- Mini chocolate chips
- Crushed peppermint candies (great for holidays)
- Cereal crumbs (like Fruity Pebbles or Cinnamon Toast Crunch)
- Crushed graham crackers
- Edible glitter or gold leaf (for a fancy touch)
Nutty Toppings
- Finely chopped pistachios
- Toasted almonds
- Chopped hazelnuts
- Macadamia nuts
- Peanut dust or crushed roasted peanuts
Gourmet Options
- Matcha powder mixed with sugar
- Finely shredded dried rose petals
- Sesame seeds (white or black, lightly toasted)
- Crushed candied ginger
- Chopped dried fruit (apricots, mango, etc.)
Nutrition
Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 0.2mg