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Brigadeiros
Stir condensed milk, cocoa and butter over medium-low heat 10โ12 minutes until the mixture pulls from the bottom in a mass.
Watch: Burnt milk is bitter. Keep stirring.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Brigadeiros take?
1 hr 30 min all in โ 15 min prep, 15 min cook, 1 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 20 balls. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Milk. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Gluten-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night โ about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
What can I use instead?
Sprinkles โ Cocoa powder or chopped pistachio. Less birthday, still a truffle.
What should I watch for?
Burnt milk is bitter. Keep stirring.
Any tips from this recipe?
The spoon should leave a trail that slowly fills. That is done. Pistachio or coconut coats are allowed and still brigadeiros-adjacent.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.