Summer Games Party Dessert: Brazilian Brigadeiros

2 min read September 13, 2026 Tonya Coleman
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Brigadeiros (Brazilian Chocolate Fudge Balls) are an authentic Brazilian dessert, and since the Summer Games are taking place in Rio de Janeiro, it seems only fitting to serve a Brazilian dessert, right? My daughter Riley loves to bake, so she’s always in the kitchen as my little sous chef! Let’s get cooking!

Recipe Time
50 to 80 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Servings
14 to 16 Servings
Ingredients:
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 C. baking cocoa powder
  • 2 Tbsp. softened butter
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
  • chocolate and rainbow sprinkles
Step
1

Whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and 1/4 cup of cocoa powder in a bowl until smooth. Then add 2 Tbsp. of the softened butter and stir until combined.

Summer Games Party Dessert: Brazilian Brigadeiros step 1
Step
2

Pour mixture into a medium sized saucepan and cook on medium/low for 5-7 minutes until thickened.

Summer Games Party Dessert: Brazilian Brigadeiros step 2
Step
3

Pour fudge onto a greased plate and let cool.

Summer Games Party Dessert: Brazilian Brigadeiros step 3
Step
4

Roll fudge into balls.

Summer Games Party Dessert: Brazilian Brigadeiros step 4
Step
5

Cover in sprinkles and place in candy cups.

Summer Games Party Dessert: Brazilian Brigadeiros step 5
Step
6

They are now ready to serve! The sprinkles may fall off of the Brigadeiros while eating them, so make sure to have some International Flags Dessert Plates and International Flags Beverage Napkins on hand for guests to use to enjoy these yummy treats!

Summer Games Party Dessert: Brazilian Brigadeiros step 6

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