Brazil · South America

Brigadeiro

Stir condensed milk until the water leaves: fudge by evaporation.

Beginner#38 most lovedUses: Evaporation / Concentration
Brazilian brigadeirochocolate fudge balls

The Chemistry in This Bake

Cooking condensed milk and cocoa on the stovetop until it thickens as water evaporates off.

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Ingredients

  • Sweetened condensed milk
  • Cocoa powder
  • Butter
  • Chocolate sprinkles
  • Salt (a pinch)

Method

  1. Combine condensed milk, cocoa, butter, and salt in a heavy pan over medium-low heat.

  2. Stir constantly, scraping the bottom so nothing scorches.

  3. Cook 10-15 minutes until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the pan.

  4. Transfer to a greased plate and cool completely.

  5. Butter your hands and roll the fudge into small balls.

  6. Roll each ball in chocolate sprinkles and set in paper cups.