Prepare the brigadeiros: Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over low heat. Add the condensed milk, cocoa powder and salt, and whisk until no trace of cocoa remains, about 5 minutes.
Brigadeiro is a decadent bite-sized Brazilian chocolate confection that’s similar to a chocolate truffle, but with a fudgier texture. This version is keto, and every bit as rich and delicious! Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Healthy Versions Although brigadeiros are gluten-free, they contain dairy. For those who are lactose-intolerant or on a plant-based diet, the traditional recipe with condensed cow’s milk poses a challenge. But there are dairy-free brigadeiro (coconut milk based) as well as vegan/paleo brigadeiro recipes (nut butter based) out there.
The chef Natalia Pereira of Woodspoon in Los Angeles also makes more grownup, bittersweet brigadeiros by rolling them in cocoa powder or shredded coconut. Try her recipe, which she learned from her mother in Minas Gerais, Brazil, using either canned condensed milk or a homemade version. Either way, the candies will be tender and delicious.