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Brigadeiros – Brazilian Chocolate Fudge Balls

April 29, 2015 by Tiffany 18 Comments

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Brigadeiros – Brazilian Chocolate Fudge Balls AKA Brazilian Truffles. Easy to make and delicious dulce de leche & chocolate truffles rolled in jimmies.

Brigadeiros - Brazilian Chocolate Fudge Balls. Easy to make and delicious dulce de leche & chocolate truffles rolled in chocolate or sprinkles. Super Sinful

Brigadeiros – Brazilian Chocolate Fudge Balls (AKA Brazilian Truffles)

After trying these Brigadeiros you’ll think you died and went to heaven. Yes, they are that good. Imagine soft chocolate fudge balls made with dulce de leche that just melt in your mouth when you take a bite. These brigadeiros hits all the marks in terms of flavor and texture.

Brigadeiros - Brazilian Chocolate Fudge Balls AKA Brazilian Truffles. Easy to make and delicious dulce de leche & chocolate truffles rolled in chocolate or sprinkles. Super Sinful

I dressed my no-bake chocolate fudge balls  in different colors because I ran out of the chocolate sprinkles I wanted to show you how you can dress them up for different occasions.

They can be served for elegant parties, get-togethers or even a colorful for children’s parties. Add some cupcake liners on the bottom so people can grab them easily. You’ll be hooked with these chocolate balls recipe.

Brigadeiros - Brazilian Chocolate Fudge Balls AKA Brazilian Truffles. Easy to make and delicious dulce de leche & chocolate truffles rolled in chocolate or sprinkles. Super Sinful

Honestly, I’ve never been to Brazil, but I do love their cuisine. They have one of the best beef dishes on the planet (picanha) and now that I tried their desserts I am in Samba heaven.

Normally Brigadeiros aka fudge balls are made with condensed milk, which you can use for this recipe. But I decided to make the flavor a little deeper by substituting that ingredient with DULCE DE LECHE.

If you’ve been following my blog for a long time, you’ve noticed that I have a weakness for it. It’s one of my favorite products to bake with and when you make them you’ll see how incredible the flavor is.

Brigadeiros - Brazilian Chocolate Fudge Balls AKA Brazilian Truffles. Easy to make and delicious dulce de leche & chocolate truffles rolled in chocolate or sprinkles. Super Sinful

So without further ado, I am going to show you how EASY these Brigadeiros = Brazilian Chocolate Fudge Balls are to make.

First, we start off by grabbing a pot and adding in the dulce de leche, cocoa powder and butter. Let the mixture melt and stir for a few minutes until it becomes thick and luscious.

Brigadeiros - Brazilian Chocolate Fudge Balls AKA Brazilian Truffles. Easy to make and delicious dulce de leche & chocolate truffles rolled in chocolate or sprinkles. Super Sinful

Resist your temptation to dip your finger inside. Your will power will pay off at the end… Now let’s continue. Place the mixture in a greased bowl and let it cool.

When they are cool enough to handle, roll them into balls using your hands. Then, dip each one in the sprinkle of your choice. You can even use cocoa powder, coconut flakes or chopped nuts if you’d prefer.

Brigadeiros - Brazilian Chocolate Fudge Balls AKA Brazilian Truffles. Easy to make and delicious dulce de leche & chocolate truffles rolled in chocolate or sprinkles. Super Sinful

And that’s it! SEE? it’s that easy! People will taste them and go crazy so make a few extra batches and freeze them.

I hope you can try these delicious Brigadeiros AKA Brazilian Truffles at home. If you do, please upload a pic on Instagram and tag me @Livingsweetmoments or use the hashtag #LivingSweet. I promise to repost it.

Brigadeiros - Brazilian Chocolate Fudge Balls AKA Brazilian Truffles. Easy to make and delicious dulce de leche & chocolate truffles rolled in chocolate or sprinkles. Super Sinful



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Brigadeiros - Brazilian Chocolate Fudge Balls. Easy to make and delicious dulce de leche & chocolate truffles rolled in chocolate or sprinkles. Super Sinful
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Brigadeiros – Brazilian Chocolate Fudge Balls
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 
Brigadeiros - Brazilian Chocolate Fudge Balls AKA Brazilian Truffles. Easy to make and delicious dulce de leche & chocolate truffles rolled in jimmies.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Brazilian
Keyword: fudge balls, no bake desserts
Servings: 12 Fudge Balls
Calories: 126 kcal
Author: Tiffany Bendayan
Ingredients
  • 14 oz Can Of Dulce de Leche*
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter unsalted
  • 4 Tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • Sprinkles coconut flakes or ground nuts to coat the Brigadeiros
  • Cooking Spray
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
  1. In a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat add the Dulce de Leche, butter and cocoa. Stir with a wooden spoon until all the ingredients are mixed together
  2. When dulce de leche begins to a boil, lower the heat and stir for 3-4 minutes more or until it becomes thick and creamy being careful not to burn the bottom
  3. Remove from heat and add the mixture into a bowl previously greased with cooking spray or butter. Let the dulce de leche cool
  4. When the mixture is cool, roll into balls, about the size of a teaspoon and place on a sheet with parchment paper
  5. Pour sprinkles into a small bowl
  6. Dip each ball into the sprinkles and move it around until all the fudge ball is completely coated
  7. Serve and Enjoy!
Recipe Notes

*If dulce de leche is not available, you may substitute for Condensed Milk.
Balls can be chilled in the fridge until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts
Brigadeiros – Brazilian Chocolate Fudge Balls
Amount Per Serving (1 fudge ball)
Calories 126 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 16mg5%
Sodium 59mg3%
Potassium 148mg4%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 145IU3%
Vitamin C 0.8mg1%
Calcium 96mg10%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Brigadeiros - Brazilian Chocolate Fudge Balls AKA Brazilian Truffles. Easy to make and delicious dulce de leche & chocolate truffles rolled in chocolate or sprinkles. Super Sinful

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Comments

  1. Camille says

    May 15, 2015 at 2:53 pm

    Oh my goodness- these look amazing!!!

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      May 15, 2015 at 2:55 pm

      Thank you so much Camille! They taste like heaven!

      Reply
      • maddie says

        May 24, 2018 at 7:02 pm

        how do you roll them when they are in the freezer

        Reply
        • Tiffany says

          May 25, 2018 at 9:19 am

          They won’t be completely frozen… just a tad more pliable

          Reply
  2. Jen says

    December 2, 2016 at 10:45 pm

    Do you have to refrigerate these after you make them or would they be ok if you didn’t? I want to make them for my class, but I don’t have a way to keep them cool until lunch time! Thanks! I love your page!

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      December 3, 2016 at 10:55 am

      Hi Jen! Brigadeiros are just like fudge. They don’t need refrigeration.
      I personally like to refrigerate them as soon as I make them but then I leave them out.

      Reply
  3. Amy says

    December 4, 2016 at 7:10 pm

    5 stars
    I can’t even make brownies… not sure what I’m doing here. Anyway, during this bold attempt The consistency wasn’t creamy ; it was more lumpy. Where did I go wrong? Is there anyway to fix this?

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      December 5, 2016 at 8:36 am

      haha Amy! Don’t worry! just cook it a little longer and refrigerate until a bit firm. As long as you can roll them into balls you have no problem!

      Reply
  4. Raia says

    December 12, 2016 at 3:40 pm

    My kids LOVE brigadeiros! I don’t really mind them too much, either. Haha! I’m definitely going to have to give your recipe a try!

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      December 12, 2016 at 3:45 pm

      Thanks so much Raia! Let me know how they come out!

      Reply
  5. Carolynn says

    February 20, 2018 at 9:12 pm

    Oh I can’t wait to try this at home for my daughters birthday coming up. I will definitely need to do a few test runs as an excuse to taste before hand!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      February 21, 2018 at 7:59 am

      Awesome Carolynn! Happy Birthday to your daughter and let me know how they come out!

      Reply
  6. Chatura says

    March 24, 2018 at 10:50 am

    Can I use sweetened condensed milk? I don’t have the other option

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      March 24, 2018 at 11:15 am

      of course Chatura! Just give it a few more minutes in the saucepan!

      Reply
  7. Karen says

    November 28, 2018 at 3:46 pm

    How long will these keep for please? I am thinking of making them as wedding favours so need to make in advance!

    Reply
    • Tiffany says

      November 29, 2018 at 10:59 am

      Hi Karen, you can freeze and they can keep up for up to 3 months

      Reply
      • Maryann says

        May 17, 2021 at 8:07 pm

        If I freeze these do I roll them in the sprinkles first and freeze them?
        Thank you.

        Reply
        • Tiffany says

          May 18, 2021 at 11:11 am

          Yes! roll them and add the sprinkles, then freeze

          Reply

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