Brigadeiros (Brazilian Truffles)
Brigadeiros (Brazilian Truffles)

Hello everybody, I hope you’re having an amazing day today. Today, I will show you a way to prepare a distinctive dish, brigadeiros (brazilian truffles). One of my favorites. This time, I’m gonna make it a little bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

Brigadeiros (Brazilian Truffles) is one of the most popular of current trending foods in the world. It’s enjoyed by millions every day. It’s easy, it’s fast, it tastes yummy. They’re fine and they look fantastic. Brigadeiros (Brazilian Truffles) is something that I have loved my whole life.

Handcrafted unique and artisan chocolate truffles, brigadeiros. Using the finest ingredients from Artisanal Brigadeiros. It's easier than you think to make gooey truffle treats for your next party or holiday gathering.

To begin with this recipe, we have to prepare a few components. You can cook brigadeiros (brazilian truffles) using 7 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Brigadeiros (Brazilian Truffles):
  1. Get 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  2. Make ready 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  3. Make ready 1 tsp vanilla extract
  4. Take 1/4 tbsp butter to rub in your hands (you'll see later)
  5. Get 24 mini muffin cups
  6. Get 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  7. Take 1 cup chopped almonds to coat truffle (get creative, you can use any kind. Some people use sprinkles, coconut or cocoa powder)

Easy to make and delicious dulce de leche & chocolate truffles rolled in chocolate or. Homemade beautiful Brazilian sweets, very popular in Brazil, delicious bite size different flavoured treats. Brigadeiros are Brazilian Chocolate Truffle that are a favorite treat throughout the country. Today's Featured Recipe is Brigadeiro - Brazilian White Chocolate Truffles.

Instructions to make Brigadeiros (Brazilian Truffles):
  1. Put the cocoa powder into a small bowl and add 2 tablespoons of water. Mix really well until there are no more clumps. Set aside.
  2. Turn your stove top on to low/medium. In a nonstick small pot, add condensed milk, vanilla, 2 tablespoons of butter and the cocoa mix.
  3. Make sure you use a wooden spoon. Not sure why, but the brazilians say it must be wooden. Mix very well until creamy.
  4. Set your timer for 20 min, very important! You will be mixing constantly for 20 minutes straight scraping down the sides towards the end.
  5. They say the timing of this is very important. It will be about ready when you run your spoon down the middle of the pot and the mixture will separate and take a while to touch again. It will have the consistency of a thick caramel.
  6. When your timer is up, remove from heat and pour onto a glass plate. Chill in the fridge for atleast 30 min to harden.
  7. Chop your almonds in the meantime.
  8. Grab your mix from the fridge. Take the quarter tablespoon of butter and rub it into the palms of your hands and fingers until its dissolved. This is to prevent sticking. Take a teaspoon for measuring and slide it through the mix picking up enough to make the size of a very small ball. Like a whopper or any regular sized truffle. Roll in the palm of your hands to make a smooth, shiny ball.
  9. Roll into your almonds until well coated. Place into mini muffin cup and onto a platter. Chill for atleast 30 min before enjoying!

Regina tells me that normally Brigadeiro is a brown chocolate covered with brown chocolate sprinkles. Brigadeiros are truffle-like confections made from cocoa or chocolate powder and condensed milk. Recipe for Brazilian Chocolate Truffle Candies inspired by Brigadier Eduardo Gomes. This chocolate brigadeiros recipe makes chocolate fudge balls that are a beloved treat in Brazil. The chewy chocolate candies are rolled in sprinkles.

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