Brigadeiro Dessert

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This is a large, creme-caramel-like version of the classic Brazilian chocolate bonbon known as brigadeiro. This recipe is super easy and fast because it's made in the microwave. If you do not want to unmold the brigadeiro or don't have a glass tube cake pan, just use a glass pie dish.

Submitted by Raïtsa
Updated on August 22, 2022
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 teaspoon margarine

  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

  • 1 ¼ cups heavy cream

  • 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 3 eggs

  • 2 tablespoons chocolate sprinkles, or as needed

Directions

  1. Grease a 9-inch glass tube pan with margarine.

  2. Combine sweetened condensed milk, cream, cocoa powder, and eggs in a blender; blend until smooth for 3 minutes. Pour in the prepared tube pan.

  3. Microwave on high power until set, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from microwave and cool slightly. Refrigerate until set completely. Cover with sprinkles before serving.

Cook's Note:

If you want to unmold the brigadeiro dessert, it needs to be refrigerated overnight.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

338 Calories
21g Fat
32g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 338
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 12g 61%
Cholesterol 137mg 46%
Sodium 109mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 27g
Protein 8g 15%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 177mg 14%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 286mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.