Brazilian · dessert
Brigadeiro
Brigadeiro reads sweetness 7.6, richness 6.5 and bitterness 4.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Brazilian dessert, about 50 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 1.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 7.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 5.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 0.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 7.6 · Richness 6.5 · Bitterness 4.7 · Earthy 2.0 · Salinity 0.9 · Umami 0.7
What's in it (4)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup chocolate sprinkles (granulado)
Time & effort: about 50 min (20 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 278.5 kcal, 12.3 g protein, 12.1 g fat, 54.6 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Combine condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the pan sides.
- Pour onto a greased plate, let cool to room temperature, then grease hands with butter and roll into small balls.
- Roll each ball in chocolate sprinkles and place in small paper cups.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Profiteroles — French
- Ca Phe Sua Da (Vietnamese Iced Coffee) — Vietnamese
- Ca Phe Trung (Vietnamese Egg Coffee) — Vietnamese
- Tiramisu — Italian
- Banh Flan (Vietnamese Creme Caramel) — Vietnamese
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.