{"id":"brigadeiro_9f2460f2c5","slug":"brigadeiro","title":"Brigadeiro","description":"A classic Brazilian chocolate fudge treat made with only a few ingredients. These chewy, chocolatey truffles are a staple at every Brazilian birthday party and are incredibly easy to make at home.","serves":20,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":50,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 can (395g) sweetened condensed milk","name":"Condensed Milk","quantity":395,"unit":"g","usQuantity":14,"usUnit":"oz","form":"sweetened","notes":"","group":"Fudge","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder","name":"Cocoa","quantity":25,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"unsweetened","notes":"","group":"Fudge","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 tablespoon unsalted butter","name":"Butter","quantity":14,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"unsalted","notes":"plus extra for greasing hands","group":"Fudge","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles","name":"Chocolate Sprinkles","quantity":80,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"for coating","group":"Coating","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a small non-stick saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter.","group":"Cooking","title":"Combine the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a silicone spatula. Ensure you scrape the bottom and sides to prevent burning.","group":"Cooking","title":"Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Continue cooking for about 10-15 minutes until the mixture thickens and starts to pull away from the bottom of the pan when tilted.","group":"Cooking","title":"Continue cooking for about 10-15 minutes","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour the mixture onto a greased plate or shallow bowl. Let it cool completely at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or refrigerate for faster cooling.","group":"Cooling","title":"Pour the mixture","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Cooling"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Once cooled, grease your hands with butter. Scoop about a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a 1-inch ball.","group":"Shaping","title":"Grease your hands","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Roll the ball in chocolate sprinkles until fully coated. Place in small paper candy liners.","group":"Shaping","title":"Roll the ball in chocolate sprinkles","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"}],"notes":"For the best texture, use high-quality cocoa powder. Greasing your hands with butter is essential for rolling the sticky fudge into perfect balls.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Brazilian"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["simmer"],"equipment":["small non-stick saucepan","silicone spatula","paper candy liners"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":20,"unit":"pieces","note":"Approximately 1-inch balls"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The fudge mixture can be made and refrigerated up to 2 days before rolling."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days for best texture.","reheatingNotes":"Serve at room temperature."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbrigadeiro_9f2460f2c5%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=0a386b63-4232-4275-9807-e55aa50405aa","imageAlt":"Brigadeiro — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["chocolate","brazilian","fudge","truffles","no bake","sweet","party food"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Brigadeiro","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T00:01:42.458Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T00:01:42.458Z","related":[{"id":"agua_fresca_de_limon_2a14774356","slug":"agua-fresca-de-limon","title":"Agua Fresca de Limón","description":"A traditional, crisp, and refreshing Latin American lime drink that perfectly balances tangy citrus with a hint of sweetness. 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