Coconut and Pineapple Brigadeiro Truffles

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A tropical twist on the classic Brazilian brigadeiro, these truffles blend sweetened condensed milk with coconut and pineapple for a luscious bite-sized dessert. This Brazilian-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers sweetened condensed milk, unsweetened shredded coconut, pineapple juice 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 20, 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: 15 min Serves 20 Brazilian cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium non-stick saucepan, combine 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk, 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, 2 tbsp pineapple juice, and 2 tbsp unsalted butter.
  2. Step 2: Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, for 10-15 minutes until the mixture thickens and starts pulling away from the sides of the pan, resembling thick fudge.
  3. Step 3: Pour the mixture into a greased shallow dish and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
  4. Step 4: Once chilled, grease your hands with butter and roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball first in 1/2 cup granulated sugar, then coat with 1/2 cup toasted shredded coconut for texture and extra coconut flavor.
  5. Step 5: Place the brigadeiro truffles on a lined tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving chilled as a sweet tropical treat.

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