Brazil · South America
Brigadeiro
Stir condensed milk until the water leaves: fudge by evaporation.
Brazilian brigadeirochocolate fudge balls
The Chemistry in This Bake
Cooking condensed milk and cocoa on the stovetop until it thickens as water evaporates off.
Learn the full technique →Ingredients
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Cocoa powder
- Butter
- Chocolate sprinkles
- Salt (a pinch)
Method
Combine condensed milk, cocoa, butter, and salt in a heavy pan over medium-low heat.
Stir constantly, scraping the bottom so nothing scorches.
Cook 10-15 minutes until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the pan.
Transfer to a greased plate and cool completely.
Butter your hands and roll the fudge into small balls.
Roll each ball in chocolate sprinkles and set in paper cups.