Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Brazilian Truffle - Brigadeiros.


Do you like to make an easy and quick dessert ? Have guests for dinner and need to make something quick for dessert? You should try making these truffles. They not only have a great flavor but will be enjoyed by everyone. I made these yesterday, put them to set in the fridge for 2-3 hours and they are all ready to be scooped and ready to eat. I have adapted the basic recipe for a brazilian truffle and add a bit of twist to it. 

Here's what you' ll need to WOW your friends and family.

Condensed milk - 14 oz. can
Un-sweetened Coco powder - 1/4 cup + 4 Tbsps for rolling.


In a microwave proof bowl add the condensed milk and un-sweetened cocoa powder stir, and microwave for around 1 min on high.
Remove from the microwave, and stir again to ensure the mixture is not lumped and is completely mixed and microwave again for a min. Microwaving the mixture will thicken it, slowly. You can adjust the time from 40 secs to around 1min.
Repeat the process till the mixture thickens, too thick to pour and not too thick to mould.
Cling wrap the mixture and refrigerate it for 3-4 hours until it cools and thickens completely.

To make the truffles, use a spoon to scoop out a small piece, roll it onto some cocoa powder. My hands got really sticky while doing it, so I kept washing my hands often, but if you do have plastic gloves it would help making these.

Serve these in individual candy cups and serve.

I am sure your guests will love these ... ENJOY.