Description
Indulge in the creamy, nutty goodness of Pistachio Brigadeiro, a delightful Brazilian sweet treat. These luscious pistachio truffles are easy to make and perfect for satisfying your dessert cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup finely ground pistachios plus 2 tablespoons for coating
- 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
Main Brigadeiro Mixture:
Instructions
- Prepare the Brigadeiro Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, ½ cup ground pistachios, corn syrup, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened, about 10–12 minutes.
- Chill and Shape: Pour the mixture into a dish, let cool, then refrigerate for 3–4 hours. Roll into balls, coat with pistachios, and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Chill the mixture well before shaping.
- For a richer flavor, consider adding pistachio paste or white chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (active) plus 3–4 hours chilling
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Confectionery
- Method: Stovetop, No-Bake
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brigadeiro
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
