Brigadeiro Truffle Bites with Toasted Cocoa

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Classic Brazilian brigadeiro transformed into rich, creamy chocolate truffles rolled in toasted cocoa powder for an indulgent treat. This Brazilian-inspired recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, layers sweetened condensed milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, unsalted butter into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 12 Brazilian cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium nonstick saucepan, combine 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, and a pinch of salt.
  2. Step 2: Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, for 10-12 minutes until the mixture thickens and starts to pull away from the pan edges, becoming fudgy and glossy.
  3. Step 3: Transfer the mixture to a greased plate and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, toast 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  5. Step 5: Once the brigadeiro mixture is cool, grease your hands with butter and roll into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the toasted cocoa powder until evenly coated.
  6. Step 6: Place the brigadeiro truffles on parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to firm up.

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