How to Make the Perfect Brigadeiros Chocolate Truffles
Brazilian · Easy · 25 min · 20 servings
These famous Brazilian chocolate truffles are one of the most perfectly kid friendly recipes because children can roll and decorate them entirely on their own. Made with just a few simple ingredients and coated in colorful sprinkles these fudgy little bites are the most popular treat at Brazilian birthday parties and kids absolutely love them.
Why this recipe works
This Brigadeiros Chocolate Truffles recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 25 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 95 calories with 2g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 6 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 395 g sweetened condensed milk
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 100 g chocolate sprinkles
- 50 g rainbow sprinkles
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Cook the Mixture
Combine condensed milk, cocoa powder and butter in a medium non stick saucepan over medium low heat. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon for 12 to 15 minutes until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
Step 2: Cool the Fudge
Pour the thickened mixture onto a greased plate and spread it out. Allow to cool at room temperature for 20 minutes then refrigerate for at least 1 hour until the mixture is firm enough to roll without sticking to hands.
Step 3: Roll into Balls
Lightly butter your hands to prevent sticking. Scoop a teaspoon of mixture and roll between palms to form smooth balls about the size of a marble. Kids absolutely love this rolling step and can help roll all of them.
Step 4: Coat with Sprinkles
Place chocolate sprinkles and rainbow sprinkles in separate small bowls. Roll each brigadeiro in the sprinkles of your choice pressing gently so they adhere. Place finished truffles in mini paper cupcake cases for a pretty presentation.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- cocoa powder → white chocolate condensed milk mixture for vanilla white brigadeiros that younger kids adore
- chocolate sprinkles → crushed graham crackers or coconut flakes for a fun textural variation on the classic coating
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Not stirring the mixture constantly during cooking which causes it to burn on the bottom of the pan and develop a bitter taste
- Trying to roll the mixture before it has chilled thoroughly which makes it impossibly sticky and frustrating for kids
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 95 calories, 2g protein, 14g carbs, 4g fat, 1g fiber.
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