Description
Brazilian white chocolate brigadeiros offer a luxurious twist on classic chocolate truffles, melting creamy sweetness into delicate bite-sized balls. Silky condensed milk and white chocolate create irresistible treats you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1 (14 ounces / 397 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a medium pot and combine sweetened condensed milk, butter, and vanilla extract over medium-low heat, stirring consistently with a spatula to prevent scorching.
- When the mixture warms, introduce white chocolate chips and continue stirring until completely melted and uniformly incorporated.
- Maintain continuous stirring for approximately 15-20 minutes, monitoring the consistency carefully. The mixture should thicken to a point where scraping the pot’s bottom reveals a temporary indentation that slowly fills back in.
- Remove the pot from heat and carefully transfer the thickened white chocolate mixture into a lightly greased 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 60-90 minutes until it firms up and becomes manageable for shaping.
- Spread shredded coconut evenly on a clean plate, preparing the coating surface.
- Using a small spoon or melon baller, scoop out portions of the chilled mixture and gently roll between palms to create smooth, uniform spheres.
- Immediately roll each white chocolate ball in the shredded coconut, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Arrange the coated brigadeiros on a serving plate or within an airtight container, maintaining a single layer to prevent sticking.
- Store in the refrigerator, where they will remain fresh and delectable for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Continuous stirring prevents the mixture from sticking or burning, ensuring a smooth and creamy texture without scorching.
- Maintain a low to medium-low heat to slowly melt the ingredients and avoid rapid boiling, which can cause separation or grainy texture.
- Swap shredded coconut with crushed nuts, sprinkles, or cocoa powder for different flavor profiles and visual appeal.
- These brigadeiros can be prepared in advance and frozen for up to 2 months, making them perfect for meal prep or unexpected guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 166
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg