White chocolate Brigadeiros are a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth Brazilian treat. Traditionally made with dark chocolate, this version uses white chocolate for a fun and delicious twist.
This easy recipe only needs 4 ingredients and is ready in less than an hour, making it perfect for beginning candy makers.
Decorated with pink and red candy hearts, these white Brigadeiros are romantic and whimsical. They are ideal for gift-giving, party treats, or Valentine’s Day desserts.
Keep reading to learn how to make traditional white chocolate truffles at home.
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Ingredients for the white Brigadeiro recipe
To make these white chocolate truffles, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, divided
- 3 tablespoons of white chocolate powder
- 14 ounces of sweetened condensed milk
- Heart-shaped sprinkles to decorate
To display, you’ll also need mini cupcake liners.
How to make traditional white chocolate truffles
These South American sweet treats could not be easier to make.
Start by greasing a large plate with 1 tablespoon of butter. Set it aside.
Cook the white chocolate mixture
Put the sweetened condensed milk, white chocolate powder, and 1 tablespoon of butter into a medium-sized saucepan.
Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture becomes thick and shiny, and starts to pull away from the bottom and sides of the pan. This will take about 10 minutes.
Forming the Brazilian truffles
Remove the pan from the heat and pour the ingredients onto the prepared plate, and allow it to cool completely.
Use your hands to form 12 small balls.
Place the heart-shaped sprinkles in a small bowl. Roll each ball in the Valentine’s sprinkles, and place them on a plate.
Presenting the white Brigadeiro truffles for gifting
Small cupcake liners are perfect for these sweet treats. For a festive Valentine’s Day presentation, place them on a white doily inside a red tin.
Sprinkles come in every shape and color imaginable, so it’s easy to decorate them for Easter, Halloween, or Christmas, too.
For year-round decorating, roll the truffle balls in chocolate sprinkles, powdered sugar, or shredded coconut. You don’t have to wait for Valentine’s Day to enjoy a delicious Brazilian truffle!
If you are looking for a special Valentine’s Day sweet treat, you can’t go wrong with Brigadeiro – Brazilian White Chocolate Truffles.
They are creamy, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth sweet. White chocolate Brigadeiros taste like soft vanilla fudge with rich milky caramel notes and a smooth truffle-like texture.
More Brazilian dessert recipes to try
Looking for more authentic Brazilian dessert ideas? Check out these chocolate recipes:
- Classic Dark Chocolate Brigadeiro Truffles – The traditional Brazilian favorite
- Sweetheart Cookies – A charming Brazilian-inspired treat for Valentine’s Day
- Pumpkin-Shaped Chocolate Truffles – A fun seasonal twist on classic truffles
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White Brigadeiro Recipe – Easy Brazilian Truffles
Learn to make authentic Brazilian white Brigadeiro truffles at home. Decorated with candy hearts, these sweet treats are creamy and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, divided
- 3 tablespoons of white chocolate powder
- 14 ounces of sweetened condensed milk
- Heart shaped sprinkles to decorate
Instructions
- Grease a large plate with 1 tablespoon of butter. Set it aside.
- Put the sweetened condensed milk, white chocolate powder, and 1 tablespoon of butter into a medium-sized saucepan.
- Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture becomes thick and shiny, and starts to pull away from the bottom and sides of the pan - about 10 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and pour the ingredients onto the prepared plate.
- Allow the mixture to cool completely.
- Use your hands to form 12 small balls.
- Roll each ball in the Valentine's sprinkles.
- Place the white chocolate truffles in mini cupcake liners and serve.
Notes
Images and recipe content originally provided by Regina (former blogger at Molly Mel). Permission granted for use on The Gardening Cook.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1 ballAmount Per Serving: Calories: 141Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 46mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 0gSugar: 20gProtein: 3g
Nutritional information is approximate due to natural variation in ingredients and the cook-at-home nature of our meals.
Sparks
Friday 4th of October 2019
Where do you get white chocolate powder from as ive never heard such a thing
Carol
Sunday 6th of October 2019
Amazon has it for sale. You might also be able to find it in specialty baking stores.