Brigadeiros (Brazilian Fudge Balls)

By mirelsonp

Recipe source: Saveur # 144
You can find many versions of brigadeiros, but chocolate is the traditional flavor for these dense, chewy fudge balls rolled in sprinkles, a treasured treat in Brazil.

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp. heavy cream
• 3 oz. semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
• 1 cup chocolate sprinkles
• 2 (14-oz.) cans sweetened condensed milk

Details

Servings 2
Adapted from saveur.com

Preparation

Step 1

Bring butter, cream, and milk to a boil in a 4-qt. saucepan over medium heat. Add chocolate and cocoa powder, and reduce heat to low; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is the consistency of dense, fudgy batter, about 16 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; let cool. Chill until set, at least 4 hours.
Using a tablespoon, portion out fudge and roll into balls. Roll each ball in chocolate sprinkles until evenly coated. Chill until ready to serve.