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To decorate

Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal149
  • fat9g
  • saturates5g
  • carbs13g
  • sugars12g
  • fibre1g
  • protein4g
  • salt0.1g
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Method

  • step 1

    In a medium heavy-based saucepan, heat the butter, condensed milk, a pinch of salt and the cocoa, to boiling, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Reduce the heat to medium-low; cook for 10-15 mins, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick and shiny and starts to pull away from the bottom.

  • step 2

    Stir in the vanilla and vigorously mix again. Pour the mixture onto a buttered plate. Chill for at least 2 hrs.

  • step 3

    Butter your hands and pinch off some of the dough to make 2.5cm balls. Place your toppings into small bowls and roll the balls of one of the decorations. Place in mini paper baking cups or on a tray lined with non-stick baking paper.

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A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.12 ratings

Sandie124

Delicious, but you really don’t need 50g each of the nuts and coconut to decorate. Half the amount of each would still be more than enough. Also it’s a good idea to chop the flaked almonds a bit.

victoriap13

question

Can you freeze?

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goodfoodteam

Thanks for your question. If you freeze these the decorations will lose some of their texture. He's a great freezable alternative: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/8272/melting-middle-truffles

laura_i-2

A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Hi! I've just made these for the first time but I'm not sure if the mixture has set correctly as it started to loose shape as soon as was rolled. It was in the fridge for 4 hours. Wondering if anyone can advise if this is expected, or have I heated for too long / not long enough?

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goodfoodteam

Thanks for your question. This may be because of the hot weather we've been having. We'd suggest returning it to the fridge for half an hour then adding the toppings and chilling again.

afmagalini

No vanilla, please!

miatbailey

A star rating of 4 out of 5.

I love brigadeiro, but i have never tried it with vanilla!

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