Classic Brigadeiros
Roll up your sleeves and join us as we make Brigadeiros, Brazil’s beloved chocolate treat, starting from SCRATCH with homemade sweetened condensed milk. Whether you’re a brigadeiro beginner or a seasoned sweet-tooth, there’s tons to learn in this class. Thanks to our friends at Savor for making this class possible!
Homemade Brigadeiros
Makes: 20–25 brigadeiros
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1–2 hours
Ingredients:
- For the Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk:
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 to 1 1/4 cups sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)
- A pinch of baking soda (prevents curdling)
- For the Brigadeiros:
- 1 batch homemade condensed milk (cooled)
- 4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp butter, plus extra for rolling
- Grated chocolate (or chocolate sprinkles) for coating
Instructions:
- Prepare the Milk: Pour milk into a heavy saucepan. Add sugar and stir. If using, add butter for extra richness.
- Cook and Reduce: Simmer over medium-low, stirring often. Add a pinch of baking soda. Cook 1–2 hours until reduced by half, thickened, and lightly caramel-colored.
- Cool: Remove from heat. Let cool; it will thicken further as it rests.
- Combine Ingredients: In a non-stick pan, mix cooled condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter. Stir until cocoa is fully incorporated.
- Cook the Mixture: Place over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick and pulling away from the pan (10–15 minutes).
- Cool Again: Spread onto a greased plate and cool to room temp. Refrigerate 1 hour to firm up.
- Roll: Grease hands with butter. Scoop small amounts and roll into balls. Repeat with remaining mixture.
- Coat: Roll brigadeiros in grated chocolate or sprinkles until covered.
- Serve: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Note: Condensed milk cooking time varies by heat, volume, and desired thickness. Stir often and watch closely to avoid burning.
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