Traditional and Pink Brigadeiros

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 4
Soft and Sweet Traditional and Pink Brigadeiros
in Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 ounce dark chocolate
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
melted butter or butter-flavored cooking spray , for greasing hands
1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter , plus more for greasing hands
1 tablespoon cherry gelatin
1 egg yolk
melted butter or butter-flavored cooking spray , for greasing hands
1/4 cup crystallized sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
20
Calories
96
Sugar
12g
Fat
4g
Brigadeiros are a traditional Brazilian dessert, commonly served at birthday parties and other celebrations. They were created in the 1940s and named after Brigadier Eduardo Gomes, a Brazilian Air Force commander who ran for president at that time. The traditional brigadeiros are made of sweetened condensed milk, chocolate, and cocoa powder, while the pink brigadeiros have an added cherry flavor and a fruity pink color. Both are easy to make and perfect to share with friends and family.

Instructions

1.In a medium saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, chocolate, cocoa powder, and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter. Cook over medium to low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to pull away from the sides of the pan.
2.Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool.
3.Grease your hands with melted butter or butter-flavored cooking spray and roll the mixture into small balls.
4.Pour the chocolate sprinkles into a small dish and roll the traditional brigadeiros until they are completely covered.
5.In a separate saucepan, repeat the same process with the cherry gelatin, sweetened condensed milk, egg yolk, and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter.
6.Grease your hands with melted butter or butter-flavored cooking spray and roll the mixtures into small balls.
7.Pour the crystallized sugar into a small dish and roll the pink brigadeiros until they are completely covered.

PROS

The traditional brigadeiros are creamy and chocolatey while the pink brigadeiros are sweet and fruity.
They are both easy to make and can be a perfect treat for parties and celebrations.

CONS

The sweetened condensed milk in both recipes makes them high in calories and sugar.
They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These brigadeiros are not particularly healthy, but they can provide an instant energy boost due to their sugar content.
They can also be a good source of calcium and protein due to the sweetened condensed milk.

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