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1 can sweetened condensed milk (+/- 400g)
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
a pinch of salt
45g butter
a few drops vanilla extract
various sprinkles, to decorate
It's carnival in the Netherlands and the summer is a long way away, like when the carnival in Brazil starts. But these delicious Brazilian Carnaval's Brigadeiros taste very good here in the cold too! That's why today we put the recipe online. The Brigadeitos are very tasty, quick to prepare and they look beautiful, a real fun treat for Carnival!
How to make Brazilian Carnaval's Brigadeiros
Put the milk and salt in a heavy-bottomed pan.
Firmly stir in the cocoa powder.
Keep the mixture at a simmer, stirring constantly, so that it does not burn.
Let it boil softly for 10-15 minutes while you stir.
Until hick and shiny and comes away from the sides and bottom.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
Pour the mixture into a soup plate.
Let it cool completely.
Let the chocolate mixture set for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Fetch the plate with the chocolate mixture from the refrigerator
Place the sprinkles in bowls.
Weigh chocolate pieces of 15 grams.
Roll the chocolate into balls.
Roll the ball through the sprinkels.
Place the Brigadeiros on a plate and let set again in the refrigerator.
Place the Carnival's Brigadeiros in mini cases, for less mess :))
Wishing you lots of fun tomorrow, on Carnival!