Moist Pineapple and Coconut Brigadeiro Truffles

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A tropical twist on classic Brazilian brigadeiros, these truffles combine sweet condensed milk with pineapple and coconut for a luscious, bite-sized dessert. This Brazilian-inspired recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, layers sweetened condensed milk, unsweetened shredded coconut, 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 non-stick saucepan, combine 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, and 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple.
  2. Step 2: Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon for 10-12 minutes until mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan, resembling thick fudge.
  3. Step 3: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1 tbsp powdered sugar.
  4. Step 4: Transfer mixture to a greased shallow dish and let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Once cool, grease your hands with butter and roll mixture into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in extra shredded coconut to coat.
  6. Step 6: Place brigadeiro truffles on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

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