Brazilian Chocolate Truffles - Brigadeiro
Rich, chewy Brazilian chocolate truffles rolled in pistachios, almonds, or desiccated coconut.
- 2 hr 40 min
- 120 kcal
- Vegetarian
- Dessert
- Gluten-free
Mellowpan tip: Makes 20 servings, plenty to share.
Ingredients
For 20 servings
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Steps
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Step 1:
Heat the butter, condensed milk, salt, and cocoa powder in a medium heavy-based saucepan until boiling, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
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Step 2:
Reduce the heat to medium-low.
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Step 3:
Cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick and shiny and starts to pull away from the bottom of the pan.
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Step 4:
Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Step 5:
Mix vigorously again.
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Step 6:
Pour the mixture onto a buttered plate.
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Step 7:
Chill for at least 2 hours.
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Step 8:
Butter your hands and pinch off some of the dough to make 2.5 cm balls.
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Step 9:
Place the pistachios, almonds, and desiccated coconut in small bowls, then roll the balls in one of the toppings. Place in mini paper baking cups or on a tray lined with non-stick baking paper.
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