Brigadeiro Chocolate Delights

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 11

Scrumptious Brigadeiro Chocolate Delights for your sweet tooth

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 tablespoons unsalted butter
	1 cup chocolate sprinkles , or as needed

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

192

Sugar

19g

Fat

10g

Brigadeiro Chocolate Delights are a popular sweet treat in Brazil and are often served at birthday parties or other celebrations. They originated in the 1940s and have since become a beloved dessert in many parts of the world. These chocolate balls are coated in chocolate sprinkles and have a rich, fudgy texture that melts in your mouth. They're perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings and are an easy dessert recipe to make for any occasion.

Instructions

1.	In a medium sized saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
2.	Once melted, add the condensed milk and cocoa powder to the saucepan and stir till combined.
3.	Increase the heat to medium and continuously stir the mixture for about 15 minutes or until it thickens to form a dough-like consistency.
4.	Remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool completely.
5.	Grease your hands with a bit of butter and start rolling small balls (around 1 inch) from the mixture.
6.	Roll each ball onto the chocolate sprinkles till they’re fully coated.
7.	Put the balls on a plate lined with parchment paper and refrigerate them until firm.

PROS

These Brigadeiro Chocolate Delights are a quick and easy dessert recipe that anyone can make.

They’re a delicious treat for kids and adults, and their chocolatey goodness makes them perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings.

CONS

These chocolate delights are high in sugar and calories, so it’s important to enjoy them in moderation.

Additionally, they’re not suitable for people with lactose intolerance due to the condensed milk used in the recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Brigadeiro Chocolate Delights are not particularly healthy due to their high sugar and calorie content, they can be enjoyed in moderation as a treat.
However, cocoa powder, one of the main ingredients, is high in antioxidants and has been linked to several health benefits such as reducing inflammation and improving heart health.