Description
Brazilian chocolate truffles bring pure joy to dessert lovers. These fudgy, condensed milk-based treats roll smooth cocoa magic into bite-sized spheres of happiness you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy and Sweet Base:
- 1 (14-ounce / 397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) unsalted butter
Dry Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup (40 grams) cocoa powder (Dutch-process or natural unsweetened)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Coating:
- ½ cup (50 grams) chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- In a medium-sized saucepan, whisk together 1 can (/ 397 grams) sweetened condensed milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, unsalted butter, and a pinch of salt until smooth and well combined.
- Position the saucepan over medium heat, continuously stirring the mixture with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula to prevent scorching.
- Maintain constant stirring while the mixture gradually thickens and transforms into a dense, glossy consistency that slowly pulls away from the pan’s edges.
- Continue cooking for approximately 8-10 minutes, ensuring the mixture reaches a fudgy, pudding-like texture that holds its shape when stirred.
- Remove the pan from heat and immediately transfer the chocolate mixture to a clean, flat plate or shallow dish.
- Cover the surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming and place in the refrigerator to cool and firm up for approximately 30-40 minutes.
- While chilling, spread chocolate sprinkles evenly on a separate clean plate, preparing for coating.
- Once the mixture has cooled and solidified, use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out uniform chocolate balls.
- Gently roll each portion between palms, creating smooth, round shapes, and lightly moistening hands with water if the mixture becomes sticky.
- Immediately roll each chocolate ball in the prepared chocolate sprinkles, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Arrange the finished brigadeiros on a serving platter, spacing them slightly apart to prevent sticking.
- Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled for optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Perfect for kids’ parties or late-night chocolate cravings.
- Chilling helps create smooth, easy-to-roll chocolate balls.
- Brazilian chocolate truffles work best with fresh, high-quality cocoa powder.
- Dampening hands prevents sticky mixture from clinging during rolling.
- Store in refrigerator for up to five days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 192 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: <5mg