Brigadeiro

Ingredients · 8 servings

• 1 canCondensed milk
• 3 tbspCocoa, sifted
• 1 tbspButter, divided
• ½ cupChocolate sprinkle

Equipment

stovetop, measuring spoon, saucepan, spatula, plate, teaspoon, bowl, paper cup, serving plate

Instructions

1. 1
   Gather Ingredients

   Gather condensed milk, cocoa, butter, and chocolate sprinkle, plus a saucepan, spatula, plate, teaspoon, bowl, and paper cup. · 5 min

   What to look for: All ingredients and tools are measured and within reach.

2. 2
   Prepare Pan

   Grease a plate with a little butter, then add condensed milk, cocoa, and remaining butter to the saucepan before heating. · 3 min

   What to look for: The plate looks lightly glossy and the cocoa is sitting on the milk.

3. 3
   Cook Fudge

   Cook over medium low heat, stirring constantly with the spatula until the mixture thickens and pulls from the bottom of the pan. · 12 min

   What to look for: The fudge is glossy, thick, and leaves a clear trail on the pan base.

4. 4
   Cool Mixture

   Scrape the fudge onto the buttered plate, spread it slightly, and let it cool until comfortable to handle. · 30 min

   What to look for: The surface is set enough to touch without sticking heavily.

5. 5
   Butter Hands

   Butter your hands lightly, scoop small portions with a teaspoon, and roll each piece into a smooth ball. · 10 min

   What to look for: Each ball is round, shiny, and roughly equal in size.

6. 6
   Coat Sprinkle

   Roll each ball in chocolate sprinkle until fully coated, then place it in a paper cup or on a serving plate. · 5 min

   What to look for: No bare fudge shows through the sprinkle coating.

7. 7
   Serve Brigadeiro

   Serve at room temperature when the coating is set and the centers feel soft, chewy, and glossy. · 1 min

   What to look for: The brigadeiros hold their shape and look shiny under the sprinkle.