Description
White Chocolate Brigadeiros are a delightful Brazilian treat made with sweetened condensed milk and white chocolate. These bite-sized sweets are creamy, rich, and coated in white chocolate shavings or coconut, making them perfect for parties or as a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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Brigadeiro Mixture
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 8 oz white chocolate, chopped (or white chocolate chips)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Coating
- 1/2 cup white chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or desiccated coconut
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, mix the sweetened condensed milk, chopped white chocolate, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt over low heat.
- Cook Mixture: Stir constantly with a wooden spoon or heat-resistant spatula to prevent burning. Continue cooking the mixture over low to medium heat until it thickens and begins to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 15-20 minutes. This consistency is similar to thick fudge and indicates it’s ready.
- Cool the Mixture: Remove the mixture from heat and transfer to a greased dish. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up and make handling easier.
- Shape Brigadeiros: Once chilled, grease your hands with butter and scoop small portions of the mixture, rolling them between your palms to form bite-sized balls.
- Coat the Brigadeiros: Roll each ball in white chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or desiccated coconut until fully coated.
- Serve or Store: Place the coated brigadeiros in paper cups or on a serving plate. They can be served immediately or kept refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use good-quality white chocolate with high cocoa butter content.
- You can vary the coatings by using crushed nuts or colored sprinkles for different occasions.
- If the mixture is too soft to roll, chill longer in the refrigerator.
- Use a buttered spoon or cookie scoop to portion the mixture for uniform brigadeiros.
