Gourmet Brigadeiro Recipe

Brigadier is one of the most beloved and traditional desserts in Brazil.This gourmet version raises the classic candy using high quality ingredients for an even more indulgent experience.

** Ingredients: **
- 1 can of condensed milk (395g)
- 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons of good quality cocoa powder
- 1 box of sour cream (200g)
- Granulate chocolate or chocolate shavings to curl
- butter to grease your hands

** Preparation: **

1. ** Preparing the mixture: **
- In a thick bottom pan, add the condensed milk, butter and cocoa powder.
- Mix the still cold ingredients well to ensure that the cocoa dissolves completely and does not form pouches.

2. ** Cook: **
- Bring the pan to medium heat and keep stirring nonstop.It is important to move continuously so that the mixture does not burn at the bottom of the pan.
- Cook until the mixture thickens and starts to unglued from the bottom of the pan.This usually takes about 10 to 15 minutes.

3. ** Add the cream: **
- As soon as the brigadeiro mixture begins to release from the bottom of the pan, add the cream and mix well.
- Keep cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes until everything is well integrated and the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.

4. ** Cool: **
- Pour the mixture into a butter -greased plate and let cool completely at room temperature.

5. ** Wrap and cover: **
- With your hands greased with butter, take small portions of the brigadeiro and make balls.
- Pass each ball in granulated chocolate or chocolate shavings, covering them evenly.

6. ** Serve: **
- Put the brigadeiros ready in paper cups and serve.

**Tips:**
- For an extra special flavor, you can add one tablespoon of liquor of your choice (such as rum or cointreau) to the mixture after adding the cream.
- Try different roofs such as crushed pistachio, chopped almonds or colorful sugar for a more festive presentation.

This gourmet brigadeiro is perfect for special occasions or just to satisfy your desire for a delicious candy.With this creamy texture and intense chocolate flavor, it is impossible to resist!