How to make brigadeiros: Recipe for Brazilian dessert

Brigadeiros are a traditional Brazilian dessert. I've gotta say, Brazilians are really onto something with this one!

My buddy Jeremy's mom--she's Brazilian, her name is Rilma (pronounced "Hilma")--made it for him all the time while he grew up, so he showed me how she makes these delicious chocolate confections.

They are insanely simple and dangerously delicious.

Quick word of caution: eat these in moderation, because they are in no way healthy for you. But they're SO good, so definitely a special occasion treat.

All you need is half a stick of butter, a 14 oz. can of sweetened condensed milk, and 4-5 tablespoons of cocoa powder (Jeremy was raised using Nestle brand, so he votes that).

Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly for about 10 minutes. Let the mixture cool on a buttered plate for one to two hours, then butter your hands and roll spoonfuls of the mixture in your hands to create a ball. Drop the ball in a bowl of sugar and roll it around to coat.

Enjoy!

Note: Jeremy told me about variations, too: there are coconut and strawberry brigadeiros and sometimes people roll them in chocolate sprinkles instead of sugar.

[TitusChic]

i just returned from brazil and i'm addicted to brigadeiro! so yummy.

[anamarques]

Que bom que você gostou do nosso brigadeiro!!!:D

[leticiaandrade]

OBRIGADA!!! I'm honored to see our most culinary pride here!! You just won a subscriber! <3

[TheQKatie]

Bekkah Gray Oh yay!! I love that you have everything at hand to make these :)  Thanks for watching!!

[JessicaPradoHanson]

Ahhhh my childhood in a wonderful video ❤️❤️❤️ Brazilian deserts are AMAZING!!! Well really all Brazilian food is amazing

[Ma_carryon]

Hello Katie, I'm from Brazil and loved your culinary channel. I am a super fan :)

[unxfemme]

acho q o granulado fica melhor q o açúcar, mas enfim

[shantaystay]

I tried this for my boyfriend and he really loved it! Thanks for this video! :) cant wait to try more of your recipes

[biancapenzielibanez]

I made this a while ago my nephew and niece like it so much!! thanks Katie for this..

[bekah.elaine]

I'm happy right now because I just got some condensed milk for coconut macaroons, and I have enough to make these!!!!🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 keep the delicious(and quite fattening😁) recipes flowing!!

[LilyIglesias]

i'm brazilian and i love it! I always knew how to do it :p but it gets better with chocolate sprinkles than sugar

[deusamait]

Chocolate springles are NOT an "option", they are MANDATORY. They are the candy's main characteristic...

[kamilatavrescg]

Brigadeiro é amor!! Best thing EVER...here's a little tip: If you gonna use this as a frosting for a cake, you only need to cook them for a couple of minutes, untill the're well combined.

[gabrielaantonio]

Nada se compara em comer de colher direto da panela! hahahaha

[Gquebbqco]

Thanks for introducing me to something new Katie - I would eat myself into a coma if you cut me loose on a bowl of those!

[FERNANDALIMA-lpqn]

Katie Best of all sweet! The Brazil loves you as you love our food!
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[geponsmart]

I just discovered your channel and you're helping me a LOOTTTT on my everyday dinners. Thank you

[ladykris]

Made these today for work.. and then was sorry I had decided to share them. So good!

[Easymealpreprecipes]

Oooooh! This looks so yummy! Looks like you guys had a great time :) Fun video!

[AnaBeatrizFreire]

I already knew how to make brigadeiros bc i'm brazilian, but i watched it anyway 'cause all your vids r fantastic!! ♡♡♡