Debora from Brazil taught us how to prepare Brigadeiros. Here is a brief explanation by her:
Brigadier is a Brazilian typical birthday parties' food made of condensed milk and chocolate. It is called Brigadier because of a Military who was running the presidency election in the early nineteen's. In his campaign he served this chocolate balls to people on the streets to catch attention. People gave the name Brigadier to the little sweets because it was the only thing they remembered from the presidency candidate.
Ingredients:
1 can of sweetened condensed milk (preference "La lechera" because it is more consistent)
1 tablespoon of butter
3 tablespoons of chocolate powder
Chocolate sprinkles
Small baking cups
Preparation:
In a pot mix all the ingredients and cook it in medium-low temperature until it is a little firm. (it will take approximately 10min).
You can also cook it into the microwave. Mix all the ingredients inside a glass bowl and cook it in the high temperature for 12-15min. (Mix each 4 minutes to avoid burning the cream).
After that pour the firm cream on a plate and wait a few minutes to it cool down. Spread butter on hands and make little balls. Roll the balls on a bowl filled with chocolate sprinkles. Place the balls inside small baking cups.
Serve.
