Chocolate Brigadeiro Fudge Truffles with Sweetened Condensed Milk
Brazilian chocolate fudge balls made by cooking sweetened condensed milk and cocoa powder to a thick, glossy consistency, then rolled into bite-sized truffles. 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 110 calories and feeds 18, 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.
Ingredients
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, for greasing hands
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium nonstick saucepan, combine 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 2 tbsp unsalted butter.
- Step 2: Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, for 10-12 minutes until mixture thickens and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan, forming a fudge-like consistency.
- Step 3: Remove from heat and transfer mixture to a greased shallow dish. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Step 4: Butter your hands lightly with 1 tbsp unsalted butter to prevent sticking. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll into smooth balls.
- Step 5: Roll each ball in 1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles until fully coated. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Step 6: Chill brigadeiros for 30 minutes before serving to set their shape and texture.







