French Roast Brigadeiro

Brigadeiro is a popular Brazilian sweet that was created in the 1940s. It is named after Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes, a Brazilian Air Force brigadier general and politician.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 4.

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French Roast Brigadeiro

Cooking Method: Stovetop Cuisine: Brazilian, French Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Sweet Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 can Sweetened condensed milk
• 3 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 cup Chocolate sprinkles

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan (about 10-15 minutes).
3. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool for about 5 minutes.
4. Grease your hands with butter and shape the mixture into small balls (brigadeiros).
5. Roll the brigadeiros in chocolate sprinkles to coat.
6. Place the brigadeiros on a plate and let them rest for at least 30 minutes before serving.
7. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 15g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.