Brigadeiro, a brazilian chocolate truffle

 

Brigadeiro, a yummy delicious chocolate truffle introduced to me by my co sister.

 

Ingredients:

1. Cocoa powder - 2 tbs
2. Melted Butter/Ghee - 1 tbs
3. Sweetened condensed milk(milkmaid) - 1/2 can
4. Vanilla /Rum extract - 1/2tsp
5. Sprinkles as required for rolling

Note:

• Mix ghee/Butter with cocoa powder first using a small wire whisk so that no lumps are formed
• Spread the hot mixture on plate with cling wrap so that it doesn't stick to plate
• Use chopped nuts or sweet coconut shavings instead of sprinkles for variety

Method:

1. Heat all the ingredients in a heavy bottomed sauce pan, mixing well
2. Stir it in medium heat till it starts thickening and pull from the pan, about 20 min
3. Switch off the heat and spread it on a buttered plate
4. Keep it refrigerated for about 1 hr
5. Butter the palm and make small balls about size of small lime
6. Roll it in sprinkles and keep it refrigerated till serving