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Coconut Brigadeiros
Holiday 2021
Makes 30 truffles
Make Double Chocolate Brigadeiros (recipe follows), but omit cocoa and chocolate from filling and replace with 3/4 cup (175 mL) unsweetened shredded coconut and 1/2 cup (125 mL) coconut milk. Mix an additional 3/4 cup (175 mL) unsweetened shredded coconut with pink food colouring in a resealable bag or place 3/4 cup (175 mL) finely chopped unsalted pistachios on a small plate. Set aside. Roll finished filling in pink coconut or pistachios.
Makes 30 truffles
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BRIGADEIROS
Sweetened condensed milk is the luscious base for these fudgy Brazilian truffles named after a popular brigadier general. Between this base recipe, two variations and multiple coatings, you can put together a colourful collection of unique confections for gifting.
2 tbsp (30 mL) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
1 can (300 mL) sweetened condensed milk
2 tbsp (30 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder
Pinch kosher salt
1/3 cup (80 mL) bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup (80 mL) chocolate sprinkles or 1/2 cup (125 mL) finely chopped candy canes
1. In a medium saucepan, whisk butter, condensed milk, cocoa and salt over medium heat until butter is melted. Change to a wooden spoon and stir in chocolate chips until melted. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is very thick and shiny, and pulls away from bottom of pan, 10 to 12 minutes.
2. Butter a shallow dish or pie plate; scrape chocolate mixture into dish and cover with buttered parchment paper, pressing directly on mixture. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.
3. Portioning mixture with a buttered 1 tbsp (15 mL) measure, roll mixture into balls and then into sprinkles. Place in airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Makes 26 truffles