Mocha Brigadeiro Truffles with Cocoa and Sweetened Condensed Milk

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Rich, fudgy Brazilian brigadeiro truffles infused with espresso and cocoa, rolled in chocolate sprinkles for a perfect bite-sized dessert. 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 90 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: 12 min Serves 20 Brazilian cuisine 90 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium nonstick saucepan, combine 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder over medium-low heat.
  2. Step 2: Cook the mixture, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, for about 10-12 minutes until it thickens and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan, resembling thick fudge.
  3. Step 3: Remove from heat and transfer the mixture to a greased bowl. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm enough to handle.
  4. Step 4: Butter your hands lightly with 1 tablespoon unsalted butter. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the chilled brigadeiro mixture and roll it between your palms into a smooth ball.
  5. Step 5: Roll each ball in 1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles until fully coated. Place truffles on a lined tray.
  6. Step 6: Refrigerate the brigadeiro truffles for 30 minutes before serving to set.

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