Brigadeiro is a traditional Brazilian sweet, made with condensed milk, cocoa powder, butter, and chocolate sprinkles. It is often served at parties and celebrations.
Brigadeiro is a popular Brazilian sweet, typically served as a dessert or snack. It is made from condensed milk, cocoa powder, butter, and chocolate sprinkles. The mixture is cooked over low heat, stirred constantly until it thickens and comes together in a soft, fudgy consistency. The resulting mixture is then rolled into small balls, which are often coated in additional chocolate sprinkles or other toppings. Brigadeiro is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is enjoyed by people of all ages in Brazil and beyond.
Brigadeiro is a relatively new Brazilian sweet that was created in the 1940s. The exact origin of the dessert is somewhat disputed, but it is generally attributed to a group of young women who were supporters of Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes, a Brazilian Air Force brigadier who ran for president in 1945.
The story goes that the women were trying to come up with a sweet to sell at political rallies to raise funds for Gomes' campaign. They mixed together condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter, and cooked the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickened. They then rolled the mixture into small balls and coated them in chocolate sprinkles. The resulting sweet was a hit, and the women named it after their political hero, Brigadeiro Gomes.
Over time, Brigadeiro became popular throughout Brazil, and it is now a beloved national treat. It is often served at parties and celebrations, and there are many variations on the original recipe, including versions with different types of chocolate or added flavors such as coconut or peanut butter.