Sweet Brigadeiro Chocolate Truffles with Condensed Milk
Classic Brazilian fudgy chocolate truffles made with sweetened condensed milk and cocoa powder, rolled into bite-sized treats. 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.
Ingredients
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons, plus more for rolling unsalted butter
- 1 cup chocolate sprinkles
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium nonstick saucepan, combine 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, for 10-12 minutes until the mixture thickens and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan.
- Step 2: Transfer the mixture to a greased dish and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Step 3: Butter your hands lightly and scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the chilled chocolate mixture. Roll each portion into a smooth ball.
- Step 4: Spread 1 cup chocolate sprinkles on a plate and roll each ball in the sprinkles until fully coated. Place brigadeiros in paper cups and serve chilled or at room temperature.






