Somewhere between fudge and a chocolate truffle, these bite-size Brazilian sweet treats were originally made purely with cocoa powder. We’ve added some 70% dark chocolate for added luxury.
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- 15 g butter
- 397 g tin sweetened condensed milk
- 3 Tbsp. cocoa powder
- 50 g dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 4-5tbsp chocolate strands (vermicelli), see GH TIP
- Step 1In a medium, heavy-based pan heat the butter, condensed milk, cocoa powder and a pinch of salt, stirring constantly over medium heat, until the mixture comes to the boil. Reduce heat to low-medium and bubble gently for 9-10min, stirring frequently, until thick and glossy. To check whether it’s ready, drag a wooden spoon along the base of the pan to form a channel. If the channel holds for 5sec, then the mixture is ready. If not, continue cooking (and stirring) and check again after a few min.
- Step 2Remove from heat, stir in the dark chocolate and mix until melted and combined. Scrape into a bowl, lay clingfilm or baking parchment directly on the surface (to stop a skin forming) and leave to cool completely (it will continue to firm up as it cools).
- Step 3When ready to roll, measure the chocolate strands into a small, shallow bowl. Scoop out rough 1/2tbsp portions of the chocolate mixture and roll into balls with damp hands, then roll in the chocolate strands to coat.
- Step 4Place in individual petit fours cases, if you like, and chill until ready to serve.
TO STORE:
Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
GH TIP:
Chocolate strands (vermicelli) are the traditional coating, but you can roll them in anything that takes your fancy – colourful sprinkles, finely chopped nuts, cocoa powder or chocolate flakes all work well.
Per brigadeiro:
- Calories: 69
- Protein: 1g
- Fat: 2g
- Saturates: 1g
- Carbs: 11g
- Total sugars: 11g
- Fibre: 0g
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