Stirred Chocolate Brigadeiro
No-bake Brazilian chocolate balls coated in powdered sugar for a rich, fudgy treat. This Brazilian-inspired recipe, ready in about 17 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.
Ingredients
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
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Instructions
- Step 1: Combine 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter, and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 10-12 minutes.
- Step 2: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool for 5 minutes. Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Step 3: Roll each ball in 2 tablespoons powdered sugar to coat completely. Place the coated balls on a parchment-lined plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.






