Whether it’s for that children’s party, or even to satisfy your cravings during PMS. If you love brigadeiros, these different recipes will shake your heart
It’s very rare for a woman not to like brigadeiros, right? And how can you not love this divine and very Brazilian creation, right?
However, if you think that a good brigadeiro is just that brigadeiro in a pan, or if you think that it only exists, you are very wrong. In fact, there are countless versions of brigadeiros out there: banana, strawberry, Nutella, caipirinha, pistachio and so on, as far as imagination goes.
Therefore, we have selected some of the most exotic brigadeiro recipes for you to try at home. But, don’t worry, despite being very “different”, they all follow the basic principle of sweets: simplicity and divine flavor!
If you’re curious, you better come and check it out. And, of course, get ready, because if you already have a craving for sweets, after this post you will be in despair!
10 brigadeiro recipes
1- Pepper brigadeiro
Ingredients:
- 1 can of condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 100g chopped semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 tablespoon of chocolate powder
- Butter for greasing
- 1/2 cup pepper jelly
Preparation mode:
- Place the ingredients (condensed milk, butter, chocolate and chocolate powder) over medium heat, until it leaves the bottom of the pan;
- Then take it to a plate and let it cool;
- Once cooled, shape into balls with greased hands and place in molds;
- And finally, make a small cavity on top of each brigadeiro and add a little pepper jelly.
Now just serve.
2- Banana brigadeiro with cinnamon
Ingredients:
- 1 can of condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon of butter
- 2 ripe bananas (runtary)
- 1 cinnamon stick + 1 clove (optional)
- Carnations to decorate (optional)
To bread:
- 1/2 cup (tea) crystal sugar
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
Preparation mode:
- First, place the ingredients in a pan (condensed milk, mashed bananas, butter, cinnamon stick and cloves;
- Then mix until it thickens and comes away from the bottom of the pan;
- Afterwards, remove the cinnamon stick and cloves and discard;
- The next step will be to transfer the dough from the pan to a greased dish. After doing this, let the dough rest until it cools;
- After it has cooled, you can now make balls, if necessary, make them with your hands greased with butter;
- And finally, roll and bread them in the crystal sugar and cinnamon mixture.
Now, you can place them in the molds.
3- Pistachio brigadeiro
Ingredients:
- 1 can of condensed milk
- 1 Box of UHT Milk Cream
- 25g of powdered milk
- 50g crushed pistachios
- 20g of Pistachio Pasta
- Crushed Pistachios for Confectionery
Preparation mode:
- First, in a pan add the condensed milk, cream, powdered milk and crushed pistachios;
- Therefore, the ideal is for you to cook until the brigadeiro point, that is, until it comes away from the bottom of the pan;
- After removing from heat, add the pistachio paste;
- Then take it to the fridge to cool down;
- And finally, roll the brigadeiros with your hands greased with butter, and cover them with crushed pistachios;
Tip: If you don’t have pistachio paste at home, don’t despair. Yes, you can use a few drops of green coloring and extract or pistachio essence instead after cooking.
4- Caipirinha brigadeiro
Ingredients:
- 1 can of condensed milk
- 1/2 can of cream
- 50 ml of cachaça
- Lemon essence or juice
- Granulated sugar for sprinkling
Preparation mode:
- First, mix the condensed milk, cream and essence in a pan;
- Then, bring to the boil and stir constantly until it bubbles;
- Afterwards, add the cachaça and stir until it no longer sticks to the bottom of the pan;
- Place on a plate and let it cool;
- And finally, shape the brigadeiros and roll in crystal sugar.
5- Crème brûlée brigadiers
Ingredients:
- 1 can of condensed milk
- 150 grams of white chocolate
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Zest of 1 vanilla bean or 1 tablespoon vanilla paste
- 130 grams of fresh cream
- 2 excited
Preparation mode:
- First, in a pan, mix all the ingredients. Afterwards, let it cook over medium heat until the brigadeiro leaves the bottom of the pan;
- Then transfer to a plate and cover with plastic wrap. It is worth noting that it is important that you let the brigadeiro cool completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator;
- Then, roll the balls and roll them in crystal sugar;
- And finally, place the brigadeiros in the freezer for 15 minutes.
Tip 1: If you want an even crunchier layer at the end, coat the brigadeiros twice in crystal sugar.
Tip 2: Using a blowtorch, caramelize the brigadeiros until a golden crust forms.
- If you don’t have a blowtorch, use a spoon. Above all, you just need to heat the back of an old spoon on the stovetop and when it’s hot, carefully dip it into the brigadeiro.
Remember to let it cool down a little before serving.
6- Strawberry brigadeiro with Nutella filling
Ingredients:
- Three cans of condensed milk (or carton)
- 100g chopped white chocolate
- A can of cream (or small box)
- A tablespoon of salted butter
- Three tablespoons of strawberry-flavored milk powder or strawberry Nesquik
- A teaspoon of Nutella to fill each brigadeiro
- Granulated for dusting or crystal sugar.
Preparation mode:
- Before starting, set aside the Nutella and let it freeze for at least four hours. Well, it needs to become more consistent;
- Then, place the rest of the ingredients in a non-stick pan and place over medium heat. Remember, don’t stop stirring for at least 30 minutes. Because the intention is to turn into a brigadeiro dough;
- Then let it cool for at least two hours;
- Soon after, you can grease your hand with butter and shape the brigadeiro balls;
- Open the ball with your thumb, add a spoonful of Nutella, close and shape the ball again;
- Finally, coat with sprinkles and place in the molds. Above all, if you want it to be firmer, put it back in the fridge for another hour.
7- Passion fruit brigadiers
Ingredients:
- 1 can of condensed milk
- 1 cup of passion fruit juice
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- 4 tablespoons of powdered milk
- 1 yolk
- Crystal sugar for rolling
Preparation mode:
- First, place the ingredients (condensed milk, passion fruit juice, butter, powdered milk and egg yolk) over medium heat and stir until it thickens.
- Afterwards, remove and transfer to a plate and leave until it cools.
- Finally, make balls with the cold dough and roll in crystal sugar.
Ready, now you just need to place them in molds and serve.
8- Caramelized brigadeiro
Ingredients:
Brigadier:
- 1 can of condensed milk
- 3 tablespoons of Chocolate Powder
- 1 tablespoon of butter
Caramel:
- 2 cups of sugar (tea)
- 1 tablespoon of vinegar
Preparation mode:
Brigadier:
- First, combine the condensed milk, chocolate powder and butter in a pan;
- Afterwards, place over low heat and stir for about 10 minutes, until the dough comes away from the bottom of the pan;
- Therefore, place the brigadeiro on a plate greased with butter until it cools;
- Grease your hands and make balls with small portions of dough;
- Finally, put them in the freezer until they are firm.
Caramel:
- First, place the sugar, vinegar and 1 cup (tea) of water in a pan.
- Then, place over medium heat, without stirring, and let it boil until you get a hard candy syrup.
- Now it’s time to remove the brigadeiros from the freezer and dip them one by one in the caramel sauce, using a toothpick.
- Remember to let them cool on a buttered surface.
- Afterwards, you can place the brigadeiros in molds, or on cellophane paper.
Above all, it is worth highlighting that if you want to freeze the brigadeiros before bathing them, you are welcome. However, we at Women’s Area ask that you be careful. In fact, to defrost it is best to remove them from the packaging and leave them at room temperature for around 4 hours. Finally, dip them in caramel sauce or fondant.
Tip: It is worth noting that the brigadeiros must be dipped in caramel about 6 hours before being served, to avoid them becoming mushy. In fact, if you want to check the hard candy point, remove some of the syrup and place it in cold water.
9- Brigade
Ingredients:
- 1/2 panettone
- 1 can of condensed milk
- 90 g semi-sweet chocolate, in pieces
- 1 teaspoon of butter
- 1/2 can of cream
- chocolate sprinkles to taste
Preparation mode:
- First, you need to melt the butter in a pan. Then add the milk and chocolate in small pieces;
- Remember to cook over low heat and stir. Therefore, only remove it from the heat when it comes away from the bottom of the pan;
- Therefore, when it comes off, you can add the cream and transfer the brigadeiro to a greased container. Oh, don’t forget to let it cool for a few minutes;
- Then, cut the panettone into small cubes and set aside.
- After that, spread a little butter in the palm of your hand and make balls with the brigadeiro dough.
- Therefore, open each ball in the palm of your hand and fill it with a small piece of panettone;
- Finally roll it up again and coat it with sprinkles.
Your brigadeiro is ready.
10- Coffee brigadeiro with cream cheese
Ingredients:
- 1 can of condensed milk
- 1 dessert spoon full of instant coffee
- 1 level tablespoon of wheat flour
- 100 g semi-sweet chocolate
- 100 g of cream
- 1 teaspoon of butter
- 100 g cream cheese for filling
- Chocolate sprinkles to cover the brigadeiros
- Coffee beans for garnish
Preparation Mode:
- First, in a pan, mix the condensed milk and flour. It is worth noting that there cannot be any pellets left;
- Then, dissolve the coffee in the cream and add to the condensed milk;
- Soon after, add the butter and chocolate;
- Place over low heat and stir until the mixture comes away from the bottom of the pan;
- After the dough is ready, let it rest for 12 hours so that it acquires a consistency suitable for filling.
- After this time, make balls and fill them with cream cheese.
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