Sooo.. In fond memory of our recent weekend trip to the land of exotic, down South, our friend, AK, recently hosted a wonderful dinner featuring wines and liquors of the region. And to add to the authenticity of the evening, I brought these little Brazilian chocolate bonbons for dessert.Brigadeiros are the national candy of Brazil. It was created in the 1940s and named after Brigadier Eduardo Gomes, who, according to wikipedia, was a Brazilian Air Force brigadier who first gained notoriety for playing a part in quashing a communist coup attempt in Rio de Janeiro.
Anyway, history apart, I chose to make these because our hotel in Sao Paulo was just off the Avenida Brigadier. And, because they are one of the simplest desserts I have ever made! They are made from really just condensed milk and cocoa powder and rolled in toppings.
Traditionally, these chocolate fudge balls are rolled in chocolate sprinkles. But, for fun and because toasted coconut adds a great texture as well as taste, I rolled a few of the bonbons in it. I must say, the coconut ones were a bigger hit than the chocolate sprinkles! Chopped nuts would also be a great topping.
Apparently, these candies are very popular with both adults and kid. I say this, these truffles sure hit a high note at the party! :)
Brazilian Brigadeiros
1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
3 T cocoa powder
2 T unsalter butter
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
Toppings
1/4 cup chocolate sprinkles
1/4 cup toasted grated coconut
1/4 cup chopped roasted nuts
Heat the condensed milk in a heavy bottomed pan. Stir in the cocoa powder and salt. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture becomes very thick and shiny and starts to pull away from the bottom and sides of the pan.
Remove from heat and stir in the butter and the vanilla. Let the mixture cool until you can handle it with your hands. With buttered hands, roll the mixture into 1 inch balls. Roll each ball in toppings of your choice.
You can serve them placed in individual paper cups or just piled high on a plate!
3 T cocoa powder
2 T unsalter butter
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
Toppings
1/4 cup chocolate sprinkles
1/4 cup toasted grated coconut
1/4 cup chopped roasted nuts
Heat the condensed milk in a heavy bottomed pan. Stir in the cocoa powder and salt. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture becomes very thick and shiny and starts to pull away from the bottom and sides of the pan.
Remove from heat and stir in the butter and the vanilla. Let the mixture cool until you can handle it with your hands. With buttered hands, roll the mixture into 1 inch balls. Roll each ball in toppings of your choice.
You can serve them placed in individual paper cups or just piled high on a plate!
4 comments:
FSK... the coconut idea seems like a smart one!!! small changes like these help make std recipes unique!! keep at it!! :)
I love little bonbon/truffle candies like this, but have never made them! I guess that will soon be changing! These look heavenly.
@ Anon: thanks :)
@ Somer: Do! they are super easy to eat and rich! :D
I tried this recipe...it was so easy to follow and turned out *amazing*. Thank you SO much for sharing. Also, kudos on the website. It's really expanded :)
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