Brigadeiro
Soft, fudgy chocolate balls rolled in sprinkles, the sweet at every Brazilian birthday party.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.14 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the condensed milk, cocoa and butter in a non stick pan over a low heat.
- 2
Stir constantly for 10 to 12 minutes until the mixture thickens and you can drag a spoon through it and see the base of the pan for a second.
12 min - 3
Pour onto a buttered plate and leave to cool for 30 minutes until firm enough to roll.
30 min - 4
With buttered hands, roll teaspoons of the mixture into small balls.
- 5
Roll each ball in the sprinkles and put into small paper cases. Keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.