Quick and easy: four brigadeiro recipes to make at home

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The flavor of brigadeiro is a perfect combination of chocolate and sweetness, which pleases the most diverse tastes.

Brigadeiro is one of the most loved sweets in Brazil. The flavor is a perfect combination of chocolate and sweetness, which pleases the most diverse tastes. Furthermore, the soft and creamy texture makes it melt in the mouth, providing a unique sensory experience.

The simplicity of its preparation is also an important factor: with just a few basic ingredients, anyone can create delicious brigadeiros in a matter of minutes. So, check out 4 versions to make at home and share with those you love!

Brigadier In Microwave

Ingredients

• 395 g of condensed milk
• 4 tablespoons of chocolate powder
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• Chocolate sprinkles to decorate

Method of preparation

In a microwave-safe container, mix all ingredients except the chocolate sprinkles. Microwave for 6 minutes on high power. Pause halfway through and stir. Return to the microwave to finish cooking. Then, remove from the microwave and stir until you obtain a smooth, shiny dough. Place in the refrigerator to cool. Afterwards, roll up the sweets, roll in sprinkles and place in molds.

Carrot’s Brigadeiro

Ingredients

• 1 coarsely grated carrot
• 1 cup of water
• 1 1/2 cup powdered milk
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• Melted chocolate for topping
• Margarine for greasing

Method of preparation

Blend the carrot, water, powdered milk, cornstarch and sugar in a blender until you obtain a homogeneous mixture. Transfer to a pan, add the margarine and heat over low heat, stirring until the bottom of the pan appears. Pour onto a plate lightly greased with margarine and let cool. With your hands greased with margarine, make balls and pour the melted chocolate over them.

Strawberry Brigadeiro

Ingredients

• 395 g of condensed milk
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• 2 drops of strawberry essence
• 1 egg yolk
• Pink colored sugar to decorate
• Margarine for greasing

Method of preparation

In a pan, mix all the ingredients except the colored sugar. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes away from the bottom of the pan. Pour onto a plate lightly greased with margarine and let cool. With your hands greased with margarine, make balls and roll in colored sugar. Serve immediately.

caramelized brigadeiro

Ingredients

Brigadier

• 395 g of condensed milk
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• 2 tablespoons of chocolate powder
• 15 cherries in syrup
• Margarine for greasing

Caramel syrup

• 2 teacups of sugar
• 1 cup of water
• 1 tablespoon of vinegar

Method of preparation

Brigadier

In a pan, mix the condensed milk, margarine and chocolate powder. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes away from the bottom of the pan. Transfer to a plate greased with margarine and wait to cool.

Assembly

Drain the cherries and cut them in half. Roll up the brigadeiros and place the cherry halves on the sides, securing with a toothpick. Spread onto a platter greased with margarine and place in the freezer until firm.

Caramel syrup

In a pan, place the sugar, water and vinegar and place over low heat. Mix and let it boil, without stirring, until you get a golden syrup. Remove the brigadeiros from the freezer and dip them in the syrup, holding them by the toothpick. Spread them out on baking paper to dry. Wait for it to cool and then serve.

*With information from the Terra website

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