BRIGADEIRO
Do you know what is Brigadeiro?
The brigadeiro is a traditional Brazilian dessert. It is a popular confection throughout the country, especially for festive events. Brigadeiros are commonly made at home, and also found in bakeries and snack shops. A brigadeiro is generally shaped into small balls covered in chocolate sprinkles and placed in a small cupcake liner. The mixture may also be poured into a small container, and eaten with a spoon, and this is known as a brigadeiro de colher (literally, "spoon brigadeiro"). Brigadeiro can be found now in different countries as a result of Brazilian immigration. In recent years, flavor and coating variations on the traditional chocolate brigadeiros have become popular. This variation of flavors and easy manipulation of the original dessert lead into a trend of different recipes, such as cakes, tarts, ice cream or even bread.
The history of Brigadeiro
The origin of the name "Brigadeiro" is linked to the presidential campaign of Brigadier Eduardo Gomes, UDN candidate for the Presidency of the Republic in 1946.Heloísa Nabuco de Oliveira, a member of a traditional carioca family who supported the brigadier's candidacy, created a new confection, and named it after the candidate. The doce do brigadeiro (lit. brigadier's sweet) became popular, and the name was eventually shortened to just "brigadeiro." Women at the time would sell brigadeiro in support of the presidential candidate as it was the first national election in which women were able to vote. Despite the support received, Eduardo Gomes was defeated, and the election was won by then General Eurico Gaspar Dutra. In the South of Brazil, brigadeiros are most commonly known as negrinhos, and one researcher traced its origins back to the 1920s, when condensed milk by Nestlé started being sold in Brazil.
How to make Brigadeiro
Ingredients (for 8 servings):
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup chocolate sprinkle, as needed
In a pot over low heat, melt the butter, condensed milk, and cocoa
powder, stirring continuously until you can see the bottom of the pot
for 2-3 seconds when dragging a spatula through. Pour onto a greased
plate, then chill for 1 hour, shape and roll the chilled mixture into
balls. Roll the balls in chocolate sprinkles.
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