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Nutritional Values
120kcal
1gProtein
18gCarbs
5gFat
—Fibre
30 gServing
* Per serving · 30 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥛 Dairy
Brigadeiro
How to order / say it
Say it
Brigadeiro — [bree-gah-DAY-roh]
Order
I'd like a brigadeiro, please.
Locally
Eu gostaria de um brigadeiro, por favor.
Say locally
Sweet chocolate fudge balls rolled in sprinkles.
Why try it?
Brigadeiro is a quintessential Brazilian dessert, cherished at birthday parties and celebrations. Its simplicity and sweetness offer a glimpse into Brazil's love for sweet treats and its communal spirit of sharing joy.
How it tastes
Brigadeiro is velvety and indulgent, with a rich chocolate flavor balanced by the sweetness of condensed milk. The sprinkling of chocolate gives a slight crunch, making it an irresistible treat.
Origin & History — first documented: 1945
Invented in the 1940s during the presidential campaign of Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes, this sweet became an instant hit thanks to its delicious taste and the novelty of its invention during a cocoa scarcity in post-war Brazil.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥛 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 🧂 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 🥛 50 g butter
- 🍯 50 g chocolate sprinkles
Method
- 1 In a saucepan, mix condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter.
- 2 Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick.
- 3 Let it cool, then shape into small balls.
- 4 Roll each ball in chocolate sprinkles to coat.
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