Description
Crème Brûlée Brigadeiros are a delightful fusion of traditional Brazilian sweets and the classic French dessert, offering a rich and creamy treat with a caramelized sugar topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for caramelizing)
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1/4 cup cocoa nibs or chocolate shavings (for coating)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, mix together the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, butter, vanilla extract, and sea salt until well blended.
- Heat the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring continuously until it thickens and begins to pull away from the sides of the pan, which should take about 10-15 minutes.
- Once the mixture has reached the desired consistency, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes.
- After cooling, lightly grease your hands with butter and take small portions of the mixture, rolling them into bite-sized balls.
- On a plate, spread out the cocoa nibs or chocolate shavings and gently roll each truffle in them until they are completely covered.
- Arrange the truffles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, add the granulated sugar and heat over medium heat, stirring until it melts and turns a rich amber color, being careful to avoid burning.
- Drizzle the caramelized sugar over each truffle, allowing it to harden for a few minutes before enjoying.
Notes
- Yields 12 servings.
- Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories: 120, Net Carbs: 15g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 6g.
- For a mocha flavor, incorporate 1 teaspoon of instant coffee granules into the mixture before cooking.
- Experiment with rolling the truffles in finely chopped nuts or shredded coconut for a unique twist on the classic treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Brazilian/French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Crème Brûlée Brigadeiros, Brigadeiros, Crème Brûlée