Brazilian Coconut Brigadeiro Trio

Allergens

Milk, Coconut

Ingredients

• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut, divided Pinch of salt Chocolate sauce and toasted coconut flakes, for garnish

Instructions

1. In a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine the condensed milk, cocoa powder, butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens and comes together, around 8 minutes.
2. Remove the pan from heat and fold in 1 cup of shredded coconut. Mix until well combined.
3. Using a small ice cream scoop or spoon, form the brigadeiros into balls and place them on a parchment lined tray. Repeat until all the mixture is used up.
4. For the white chocolate brigadeiro: To the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded coconut, add 1 tablespoon melted white chocolate and mix well. Shape into small balls and place on a separate parchment lined tray. Repeat until all coconut is used up.
5. Chill both types of brigadeiros in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
6. To serve, drizzle with chocolate sauce and garnish with toasted coconut flakes.

Chef’s Insight

Brigadeiros are a classic Brazilian treat, often made during special occasions. They can be flavored with various ingredients like nuts, fruit, or different types of chocolate.

Notes

This recipe is designed to create a trio of brigadeiros: one chocolate, one white chocolate, and one coconut-only version. The white chocolate brigadeiro can be made by adding melted white chocolate to the shredded coconut.